Print Taba 12 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, children’s media, playful, folksy, quirky, friendly, retro, expressiveness, approachability, headline impact, handmade feel, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, hand-drawn, bouncy.
A compact, heavy display face with hand-drawn irregularity and softly rounded terminals. Strokes are thick with modest contrast, and the letterforms mix straight verticals with subtly tapered curves, creating a lively, uneven rhythm. Counters are small and tight, and joints tend to be blunted rather than sharp, giving the forms a chunky, inked-in feel. Uppercase shapes are tall and condensed, while lowercase adds more bounce through varied curves, bulbous bowls, and slightly idiosyncratic details.
Best suited to short to medium-length display settings such as headlines, posters, menus, packaging, and storefront-style signage. It also fits playful editorial callouts, event materials, and kid-oriented or craft-themed designs where bold, friendly letterforms help carry the message.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a quirky, homemade character that feels welcoming rather than strict. Its slightly retro, poster-like presence suggests fun messaging, lighthearted branding, and expressive headlines where personality is more important than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver strong impact in a compact footprint while preserving an informal, hand-rendered voice. Its softened edges and bouncy proportions prioritize approachability and character, making it a natural choice for expressive display typography.
Round dots and compact apertures contribute to a dense texture in text. The numerals and capitals read as punchy and sign-like, and the set maintains consistent weight while allowing small per-glyph quirks that reinforce the drawn aesthetic.