Print Lamay 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, reverse italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, social media, headlines, playful, casual, friendly, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, approachability, casual display, playful tone, rounded, bouncy, brushy, compact, informal.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded terminals and a visibly marker/brush-like stroke. Shapes are simplified and slightly irregular, with gentle wobble, soft corners, and subtle stroke tapering that suggests a quick single-pass draw. Proportions feel compact, with small counters and relatively short extenders; spacing is lively and somewhat uneven, contributing to an organic rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same casual construction, emphasizing readability over strict geometric consistency.
Ideal for informal headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and social graphics where a friendly handwritten feel is desired. It also suits children’s materials, crafts, and playful branding accents, especially when used at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a doodled, everyday sincerity that feels more personal than polished. Its bouncy irregularities and soft forms give it a lighthearted, kid-friendly character while still staying legible in short text.
The design appears intended to mimic a quick, confident handwritten print—prioritizing warmth and personality through imperfect strokes and rounded forms while maintaining straightforward legibility.
The sample text shows consistent texture at paragraph size, but the hand-made variance and compact counters can build visual density in longer passages. It performs best when allowed a bit of breathing room via generous line spacing or slightly looser tracking.