Print Lokel 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s design, packaging, greeting cards, social graphics, posters, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, handwritten mimicry, approachability, everyday readability, informal branding, rounded, monoline, soft, bouncy, open counters.
A casual handwritten print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms are narrow and slightly irregular, with a gentle wobble that keeps the texture lively while remaining consistent across the set. Curves are open and generous (notably in C, S, and lowercase bowls), and straight strokes feel lightly tapered by hand rather than mechanically uniform. Capitals are simple and legible with modest personality, while the lowercase shows more bounce in ascenders/descenders and spacing, creating an easy, informal rhythm in text.
Well suited to children’s materials, casual packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics where a friendly handwritten tone is needed. It can also work for short headings and pull quotes, or for body text in informal contexts where a relaxed texture is desirable.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, everyday notebook feel. Its unevenness reads as intentionally handmade rather than distressed, giving it a personable voice that stays readable in longer phrases.
The design appears intended to emulate neat hand printing with a consistent stroke and approachable proportions, balancing personality with everyday legibility. It aims to deliver an informal voice without relying on heavy texture or dramatic contrast.
Distinctive details include a single-storey lowercase a and g, a compact, friendly ampersand, and rounded numerals that match the soft stroke endings. The i/j dots are small and circular, reinforcing the tidy, drawn-by-hand character.