Print Pekey 12 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, kids projects, playful, quirky, handmade, retro, friendly, hand-lettering, display impact, compact fit, friendly tone, retro flavor, condensed, bouncy, brushed, irregular, rounded.
A condensed, hand-drawn display face with lively stroke modulation and subtly uneven contours that keep the texture human. Stems tend to be tall and narrow with rounded terminals, while bowls and counters are compact, giving the alphabet a vertical rhythm. Curves show a brushed, slightly wobbly edge and occasional flare-like thickening, creating a consistent “inked” feel across letters and figures. Spacing and widths vary modestly by character, reinforcing the informal, drawn-on-paper cadence.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where personality is the priority: headlines, posters, packaging, menu titles, book covers, and playful branding. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers where a handmade, informal tone is desired, especially at larger sizes where the stroke texture can be appreciated.
The overall tone is upbeat and quirky, with a gentle retro charm that feels approachable rather than formal. Its energetic narrow forms and brushy contrast give it a theatrical, storybook-like personality suited to expressive, characterful messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering in a compact, space-efficient silhouette, balancing bold presence with a light, brush-drawn character. Its narrow proportions and lively modulation suggest a focus on expressive display typography that stays legible while feeling distinctly human.
Capitals read as lanky and poster-ready, while lowercase forms keep a compact, jaunty stance. Numerals mirror the same hand-rendered contrast and soft terminals, helping mixed text maintain a cohesive, crafted look.