Print Hilal 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, kids, packaging, branding, playful, whimsical, friendly, goofy, casual, fun, approachable, attention, chunky, rounded, blunt terminals, wobbly, bubbly.
The letterforms are heavy, rounded, and softly irregular, with an intentionally hand-drawn wobble that creates lively texture across a line of text. Curves are prominent and terminals tend to look blunt and slightly asymmetric, producing a cutout-like, cartoonish silhouette. Proportions are broad and open, counters are generally generous for such heavy forms, and overall spacing reads as loose and informal, emphasizing personality over strict uniformity.
It performs best as a display face for short-to-medium text where personality matters: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s materials, event graphics, stickers, and social media titles. It can also work for game UI labels, comics-inspired layouts, and branding that wants an informal, cheerful presence. For dense body copy, the heavy weight and animated shapes are likely to feel busy, so larger sizes and generous line spacing will help.
This font gives off a playful, goofy, and friendly tone, with a casual energy that feels approachable rather than polished. The slightly wobbly rhythm and chunky forms suggest humor and spontaneity, making it well suited to lighthearted messages and kid-friendly or game-like contexts.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, characterful voice with a hand-rendered feel, prioritizing charm and immediacy over typographic precision. Its consistent irregularities and softened geometry aim to create an expressive display texture that remains readable while still feeling spontaneous.
Across the alphabet and numerals, the style maintains a consistent hand-drawn wobble, with noticeable variation in stroke edges and small angular notches that add texture. The numerals match the letters in weight and playfulness, and the overall line color is strong and attention-grabbing.