Print Ighy 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, logos, playful, quirky, storybook, folksy, retro, handmade charm, expressive display, whimsical tone, thematic impact, distinct silhouette, angular, wedge serifs, brushed, irregular, expressive.
This font has a hand-drawn, print-like construction with chunky strokes, slightly uneven contours, and a consistent left-leaning slant. Letterforms are compact with tight internal spaces, and many terminals resolve into sharp, wedge-like points that act like informal serifs. Curves are slightly flattened and faceted rather than perfectly round, giving the alphabet a carved or brushed feel. The overall rhythm is lively and irregular, with noticeable variation in character widths and occasional exaggerated joins and tails (notably in letters like J, y, and g).
Best suited for display settings where personality is the priority—posters, event flyers, book covers, game titles, themed packaging, and short headlines. It can also work for logo wordmarks or signage when the project benefits from a handmade, quirky voice, but it may feel busy at small sizes or in long passages.
The tone feels playful and theatrical, with a mischievous, storybook energy. Its angular, spiky terminals and energetic slant suggest a whimsical, slightly gothic or Halloween-adjacent flavor without becoming fully blackletter. The texture reads as handcrafted and characterful rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-rendered look with bold presence and a distinctive, spiky silhouette. Its consistent slant and wedge-like terminals aim to create a memorable, slightly old-timey character that stands out in titles and branding.
In longer text, the strong slant and tight counters create a dense, animated color that works best when given generous size and spacing. Numerals follow the same expressive, wedge-terminal style and feel display-oriented rather than strictly utilitarian.