Print Gorey 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids, posters, packaging, crafts, invitations, playful, friendly, casual, folksy, quirky, hand-lettered feel, approachability, informal tone, playful readability, rounded, bouncy, organic, irregular, soft.
A hand-drawn, marker-like print with rounded terminals and softly swelling strokes. Letterforms keep an upright stance but show natural irregularities in curve tension, stroke edges, and bowl shapes, giving a lively, human rhythm. Counters are generally open and simple, with compact, slightly condensed proportions and uneven character widths that feel intentionally informal. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, with single-story forms and gently tapered ascenders/descenders; numerals follow the same soft, handwritten construction.
Well-suited to playful headlines, children’s materials, craft and DIY branding, casual packaging, and friendly posters or social graphics. It can also work for short bursts of text—captions, pull quotes, or cards—when a warm, handwritten tone is desired.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a casual, homemade feel that reads more like a quick hand-lettered note than a polished display face. Its mild wobble and rounded shapes add warmth and personality without becoming chaotic, making it feel lighthearted and friendly.
Designed to mimic informal hand-lettering with clean, readable shapes and a deliberately imperfect stroke that preserves personality. The aim appears to be an approachable, fun text voice that stays legible while retaining a drawn-by-hand charm.
Spacing and alignment feel naturally hand-set rather than mechanically uniform, which adds charm in short phrases but becomes a noticeable texture in longer lines. The font’s smooth, rounded punctuation and simple shapes support an easygoing, conversational look.