Print Karan 12 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JollyGood Sans Condensed' by Letradora (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, classroom, craft labels, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, approachable, hand-lettered charm, friendly legibility, casual branding, playful display, rounded, bubbly, soft, quirky, hand-drawn.
A rounded, hand-drawn print face with thick, even strokes and generously softened terminals. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and contour, creating a lively rhythm while maintaining clear, simple construction. Counters are open and circular, curves are prominent, and joins are kept uncomplicated; overall spacing feels roomy and forgiving, supporting legibility at moderate sizes. Numerals match the same buoyant, simplified structure, with smooth curves and minimal sharp angles.
Well-suited to children’s materials, playful branding, and packaging where friendliness is a priority. It works nicely for short headlines, captions, labels, and signage that benefit from an informal, hand-rendered look, and can also carry longer passages when set with comfortable size and line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and cheerful, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly personality. Its uneven, marker-like consistency reads as human and informal, giving text a conversational, handcrafted feel rather than a polished corporate voice.
Likely designed to capture the look of neat, rounded hand lettering with a bold, easy-to-read presence. The intention appears to balance charm and legibility by pairing consistent stroke weight with gentle irregularities that keep the texture lively and personable.
The font leans on rounded geometry and soft corners, avoiding strong contrast or sharp internal angles. Uppercase forms are broad and steady, while lowercase shapes add extra charm through subtle asymmetries and varied bowl proportions, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand character without becoming messy.