Print Yenaf 12 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, social media, labels, casual, sketchy, friendly, quirky, lively, handmade feel, approachability, informal branding, compact display, monoline, hand-drawn, upright-leaning, open forms, tall ascenders.
A slim, hand-drawn print with a consistent rightward slant and lightly irregular stroke edges that mimic pen-on-paper texture. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with open counters, simple construction, and occasional tapering at terminals that adds a subtle brush-pen feel without becoming fully calligraphic. Spacing and widths vary naturally across glyphs, creating an organic rhythm; capitals are notably taller and more expressive, while the lowercase keeps a compact body with prominent ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying legible and lightly animated in their curves.
Works best for short-to-medium text where a handwritten voice is desirable, such as headlines, poster copy, packaging callouts, café menus, stationery, and social graphics. Its narrow footprint makes it useful for tight compositions, while the energetic capitals can add emphasis in titles and pull quotes.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a slightly eccentric, sketchbook energy. Its narrow, lively shapes read as spontaneous and human, suggesting quick notes, personal labeling, or an indie, handcrafted sensibility rather than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to capture an authentic handwritten print style—legible and compact, yet visibly made by hand—balancing readability with a casual, expressive character suited to friendly editorial and display use.
The texture and small inconsistencies appear intentional, helping avoid a mechanical look while maintaining clear letter differentiation. The narrow set benefits from generous line spacing in running text to keep the lively vertical strokes from visually crowding.