Print Usnak 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, children’s, greeting cards, craft branding, friendly, whimsical, casual, handmade, playful, approachability, handmade charm, informal display, friendly text, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft terminals, quirky.
This typeface uses unconnected, hand-drawn letterforms with a gently irregular rhythm and softly rounded terminals. Strokes feel brush- or marker-like with smooth curves, modest swelling, and occasional tapered ends, giving a lively, human texture without looking messy. Proportions vary slightly from glyph to glyph, with narrow overall shapes, compact counters, and a lightly bouncy baseline feel in text. Numerals and capitals share the same informal construction, keeping the set visually cohesive for mixed-case settings.
Well suited for packaging, café or boutique branding, greeting cards, invitations, and playful posters where an informal handwritten tone is desired. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes, menus, and children’s or educational materials, especially at display and subhead sizes where the letterform personality reads clearly.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lightly quirky, storybook-like charm. Its easygoing shapes and subtle inconsistencies convey personality and informality, making the voice feel conversational rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, handmade print look that feels personal and approachable while staying consistent enough for set text. It emphasizes charm and spontaneity over strict geometric regularity, creating an inviting voice for casual communication.
In running text, the steady stroke presence and open curves maintain readability while still showing hand-made character. The design’s soft joins and simplified forms reduce sharpness and contribute to a gentle, inviting color on the page.