Print Gomul 12 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports, branding, packaging, energetic, sporty, retro, urgent, streetwise, impact, speed, compression, attitude, display, condensed, slanted, angular, chiseled, blocky.
A tightly condensed, forward-slanted display face with heavy, low-contrast strokes and a compact footprint. Letterforms are built from angular, flattened curves and sharp terminals, giving many glyphs a slightly chiseled, cut-out look. Counters are small and often squarish, with occasional notches and stepped joins that add a rough, hand-drawn mechanical texture. The rhythm is assertive and punchy, with short ascenders/descenders and a consistent rightward lean that keeps lines moving.
Best suited to short bursts of text where impact matters: posters, headlines, sports graphics, event promos, and bold branding. It can also work for packaging or labels that benefit from a condensed, kinetic look, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels fast, tough, and attention-grabbing—like lettering made for speed and impact. Its compressed, slanted stance and sharp edges suggest a retro athletic and street poster energy, with an informal, handmade edge rather than polished neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space while retaining a hand-made, drawn personality. Its angled stance and angular, carved shapes prioritize motion and attitude for display use rather than long-form reading.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same compact, angular construction, helping mixed-case text maintain a unified texture. Numerals are similarly narrow and sturdy, reading clearly at larger sizes where the cut-in details and notched shapes can show.