Print Pelen 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, playful, friendly, quirky, hand-drawn, casual, handmade feel, friendly branding, casual display, storybook tone, rounded, bouncy, brushy, chunky, soft terminals.
A lively hand-drawn print style with chunky, rounded strokes and noticeable contrast between thicker downstrokes and thinner connecting curves. Letterforms are loosely regular with a bouncy rhythm and variable character widths, giving lines a natural, handwritten cadence rather than strict geometric consistency. Terminals are soft and slightly blunted, and curves are generously rounded; some joins narrow to hairline-like connections that enhance the drawn-with-a-pen feel. Counters tend to be open and irregular, contributing to an informal, organic texture in text.
Well suited for children’s materials, playful branding, packaging, and posters where an informal voice is desired. It can work for short paragraphs in friendly contexts, but it reads best at display sizes where the irregularities and stroke contrast remain clear and intentional.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a quirky, storybook-like warmth. Its unevenness feels intentional and human, suggesting spontaneity and a lighthearted, crafty personality rather than polish or formality.
Designed to mimic bold, pen-drawn lettering with a casual print feel, prioritizing charm and personality over strict typographic uniformity. The forms aim for quick readability while preserving the spontaneity of hand lettering.
Capitals are tall and expressive, with simplified structures that stay readable while retaining idiosyncratic shapes. Lowercase forms keep a consistent handwritten flavor, with compact bowls and occasional asymmetry. Numerals match the same playful, rounded construction, making mixed text feel cohesive.