Print Tefy 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, social graphics, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, lively, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, casual emphasis, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft terminals, irregular rhythm.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded forms and subtly irregular stroke edges that suggest a marker or brush. Lettershapes lean on simple, open counters and inflated bowls, with occasional wedge-like joins and tapered terminals that create a lively, organic texture. Proportions are gently uneven across the set, giving the alphabet a bouncy rhythm; round letters (O, Q, o, e) are especially full, while verticals (l, i, t) stay narrow and slightly wavy. Numerals follow the same informal construction with soft curves and varied widths, maintaining a cohesive, handmade feel.
Best suited to display contexts where a friendly, handmade voice is desirable—such as posters, playful branding, product packaging, children’s materials, and social media graphics. It can work for short paragraphs or captions when set with generous leading, but it will be most impactful in headlines, pull quotes, and large, high-contrast applications.
The font communicates warmth and approachability, with a playful, kid-friendly tone that feels spontaneous and human. Its bold, rounded presence reads as cheerful and energetic rather than formal or restrained, making text feel conversational and upbeat.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-rendered print style that feels approachable and energetic. Its rounded construction and intentionally uneven rhythm prioritize personality and charm over precision, giving designers a bold, friendly voice for casual messaging.
Stroke endings frequently soften into rounded or lightly tapered tips, and spacing appears intentionally loose and informal, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand character. The lowercase shows clear, readable silhouettes with modest quirks (single-storey a and g, simple r, and a rounded, open e) that keep long passages personable while staying legible at display sizes.