Print Pekem 12 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, crafts, playful, friendly, handmade, whimsical, casual, handmade feel, friendly display, casual emphasis, playful tone, craft aesthetic, rounded, brushy, bouncy, quirky, soft.
A lively hand-drawn print style with thick, brush-like strokes and visibly organic outlines. Terminals are rounded and slightly irregular, with small flicks and subtle tapering that create a lively rhythm. Proportions are compact with a tight feel, while widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, crafted look. Counters are generally small and shapes are simplified, prioritizing bold silhouette and personality over strict geometric consistency.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where personality matters: headlines, posters, product packaging, café menus, greeting cards, and classroom or kid-focused materials. It can also work for social graphics and light branding accents where a friendly handmade texture is desired.
The overall tone is warm, cheerful, and a bit whimsical, like marker or brush lettering made for approachable, human communication. Its bouncy irregularities read as personable and crafty rather than formal, giving text an upbeat, inviting voice.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush/marker lettering with a bold, simplified structure that stays readable while preserving natural imperfections. The intent appears to be an informal display face that adds charm and approachability to titles and punchy lines of text.
Uppercase and lowercase maintain a consistent hand-rendered energy, with noticeable stroke wobble and slight asymmetries that keep repetition from feeling mechanical. Numerals share the same soft, brushy construction and remain visually sturdy for display use.