Print Gores 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids, crafts, packaging, posters, greeting cards, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade feel, approachability, informal clarity, whimsy, rounded, monoline, bouncy, tall, slim.
This font presents a hand-drawn, print-style alphabet with slim, mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are tall and narrow with a lively, slightly uneven rhythm, suggesting quick marker or brush-pen drawing rather than constructed geometry. Curves are gently inflated (notably in bowls and counters), while horizontals and joins show small irregularities that add character without sacrificing clarity. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating an organic texture across words and lines.
Well-suited for upbeat display and short-to-medium copy where a friendly, handmade impression is desired—such as children’s materials, craft branding, labels and packaging, event flyers, greeting cards, and casual social graphics. It can also work for headings or pull quotes in editorial layouts when you want warmth and personality over formality.
The overall tone is lighthearted and approachable, with a whimsical, doodled quality that feels informal and human. Its narrow, upright stance and springy contours give it a cheerful, slightly quirky voice—more friendly note-taking than polished display.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering in a clean, readable print style, balancing charm and legibility. Its narrow, tall proportions help it fit more characters into a line while keeping a distinctive, playful texture.
Uppercase forms read clean and simple, while the lowercase introduces more personality through uneven stroke starts/ends and occasional asymmetry. Numerals are equally rounded and casual, matching the handwritten flavor and maintaining consistent color in text. The ampersand is notably decorative compared with the rest of the set, adding a touch of flair in mixed typography.