Print Ohkoh 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, signage, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, lively, approachable, playful, hand-lettered feel, casual branding, expressive display, friendly emphasis, brushy, rounded, painterly, energetic, informal.
A slanted, brush-leaning print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms show a hand-drawn rhythm with gentle wobble and subtle stroke modulation, producing an organic, slightly bouncy baseline and variable character widths. Counters are open and shapes are simplified for quick readability, with smooth curves and occasional flared joins that suggest a marker or brush pen. Numerals match the same informal, rounded construction and maintain a cohesive texture in running text.
This font suits short-to-medium display copy where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—posters, packaging callouts, café or retail signage, and social media graphics. It also works well for headings and quotes where the lively texture can be a feature, while very small sizes may reduce the benefit of its brushy details.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like casual hand lettering used to add warmth and motion. It reads as informal and inviting, with enough confidence in the stroke weight to feel punchy without becoming harsh.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a brush/marker feel, balancing legibility with a casual, expressive texture. Its slant, rounded forms, and weight aim to deliver an energetic, personable look for informal branding and display use.
Spacing and proportions feel intentionally varied to preserve a natural handwritten cadence, which creates a textured, energetic color across lines. The italic slant and rounded terminals help maintain flow and keep forms from feeling rigid or mechanical.