Print Genay 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, youthful, handmade feel, approachability, informal display, playful tone, high impact, rounded, bouncy, brushy, chunky, irregular.
A heavy, brush-drawn print face with rounded terminals and softly swelling strokes that keep contrast low. Letterforms lean slightly and show a lively, irregular rhythm, with variable character widths and loose, open counters. Curves are generously inflated and corners are blunted, giving the alphabet a chunky silhouette while maintaining clear shapes and simple construction. Numerals and capitals share the same hand-rendered consistency, with subtly uneven stroke edges that reinforce the drawn feel.
Best suited to short-to-medium headlines where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as posters, labels, packaging, classroom materials, and social or promotional graphics. It can also work for brief display copy or captions when a casual, personable tone is more important than strict typographic uniformity.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, combining a bouncy, kid-friendly energy with an easygoing handwritten informality. It reads as cheerful and conversational rather than formal, making text feel personal and lightly whimsical.
Designed to mimic quick, confident marker or brush lettering in an unconnected print style, emphasizing warmth, immediacy, and visual charm over geometric precision. The inflated curves and rounded endings appear intended to keep the face highly approachable and legible at display sizes.
Spacing appears naturally uneven in a way that supports the handmade character, and the slightly right-leaning posture helps maintain forward motion across lines. The bold, rounded forms create strong presence while still staying soft and non-aggressive.