Print Kalez 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, social graphics, craft labels, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, youthful, handmade warmth, approachability, informal clarity, playful voice, rounded, chunky, bouncy, informal, soft-ended.
A rounded, marker-like print with thick monoline strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a bouncy baseline rhythm and gently varied proportions that keep the texture lively. Counters are generous and open, curves are emphasized over sharp joins, and the overall silhouette reads as chunky and approachable rather than precise or geometric. Numerals follow the same friendly, hand-drawn construction and weight, staying clear at display sizes.
Well suited to children’s products, casual branding, craft and DIY packaging, friendly posters, and social media graphics where an informal human voice is desired. It performs best at headline and short-text sizes, where the bold, rounded shapes and lively rhythm can read clearly without needing typographic precision.
The font conveys an easygoing, upbeat tone that feels personable and handmade. Its soft shapes and uneven human rhythm suggest spontaneity and warmth, leaning toward playful communication rather than formal authority.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering made with a thick marker—prioritizing warmth, approachability, and immediate readability. Its controlled irregularity adds personality while keeping letterforms familiar enough for quick scanning.
Capitals are compact and rounded, while lowercase forms keep a simple printed construction (single-storey shapes where expected) that supports quick recognition. The stroke ends and joins have a natural, drawn quality that creates a slightly wobbly texture in longer lines, which becomes part of its charm.