Print Ilvo 12 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, logos, headlines, menus, playful, folksy, retro, whimsical, friendly, handmade feel, expressive display, casual branding, retro charm, brushy, quirky, rounded, textured, bouncy.
A lively handwritten display face with brush-pen construction and a slightly slanted, forward-moving stance. Strokes are weighty with softly tapered terminals, irregular edges, and occasional ink-blob bulges that create a textured, hand-drawn rhythm. Letterforms are compact and narrow with uneven widths, producing a bouncy baseline and varied spacing that feels intentionally informal. Uppercase shapes are chunky and simplified, while the lowercase shows more cursive influence with single-storey forms and rounded counters; numerals follow the same bold, brushy texture for a cohesive set.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, branding marks, product packaging, café or event menus, and punchy headlines where its brushy texture can be appreciated. It can also work for pull quotes or social graphics when a friendly, handmade voice is desired, but it is most effective when not pushed into long-form reading.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a casual, homemade character that reads as expressive rather than polished. Its quirky rhythm and inky texture suggest a nostalgic, handcrafted feel suited to lighthearted messaging.
This font appears designed to emulate quick brush lettering with an intentionally imperfect, hand-rendered finish. The goal is expressive display typography that feels approachable and energetic, prioritizing personality and texture over strict regularity.
The texture and irregularity are visually prominent at smaller sizes, while larger sizes emphasize the lively stroke modulation and playful silhouettes. The sample text shows strong personality in headlines but a naturally uneven color and spacing typical of drawn lettering.