Print Orlag 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, menus, casual, energetic, friendly, retro, expressive, handmade feel, display impact, casual branding, brush lettering, brushy, slanted, rounded, punchy, textured.
A slanted brush-script print style with unconnected letters and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes are thick and rounded with visible brush modulation and tapered terminals, producing slightly irregular contours that feel drawn rather than constructed. Uppercase forms are compact and dynamic, while the lowercase shows a short x-height with tall ascenders/descenders and occasional looped forms, creating a bouncy vertical cadence. Spacing is open and the letter shapes vary subtly in width and stroke sweep, reinforcing an organic, hand-painted look.
Well-suited for display typography such as posters, event promotions, product packaging, menu headers, and branding moments that need a handcrafted accent. It also works for social graphics, quotes, and short callouts where a casual brush script can add personality and motion.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a quick, confident brush energy that reads as personable and approachable. Its slant and bold strokes give it a promotional, mid-century sign-painting flavor without feeling overly formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering in a print-friendly, unconnected script, prioritizing character and momentum over strict uniformity. Its forms aim to deliver a handmade feel that stands out in bold, attention-getting applications.
Legibility is strongest at headline and short-text sizes where the brush texture and angled rhythm can be appreciated; in longer passages the energetic shapes and tight counters can feel busy. Numerals match the letterforms with the same rounded, painted strokes and forward lean.