Print Isbar 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Romper' by DearType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, comics, headlines, playful, friendly, quirky, cartoonish, casual, approachability, humor, hand-drawn feel, display impact, rounded, puffy, soft, chunky, bouncy.
A chunky, rounded display face with inflated, blob-like strokes and gently irregular contours that keep it feeling hand-drawn. Terminals are soft and bulbous, with occasional pinched joins and subtle wobble that creates a lively rhythm. Counters are small and uneven, and curves dominate the construction, while straighter strokes still retain a cushioned, organic edge. Spacing appears moderately tight and the overall silhouette reads dense and bold, favoring short words and headlines over extended text.
Best suited for attention-grabbing display work such as posters, playful branding, kids’ products, stickers, game UI, and casual packaging. It performs well in short phrases and titles where its bold, rounded forms can read clearly at medium-to-large sizes.
The letterforms convey a lighthearted, kid-friendly tone with a mischievous, comic energy. Its soft geometry and bouncy proportions feel welcoming and informal, leaning toward fun rather than formal clarity.
Likely designed to mimic a hand-drawn, marker-like print style with an intentionally soft, inflated look. The goal appears to be high impact with an approachable, humorous personality rather than typographic neutrality.
Distinctive, slightly eccentric shapes (notably in curved letters and diagonals) add personality, but also introduce some character-to-character variation typical of marker or brush-drawn lettering. Numerals match the same puffy construction and maintain strong visual presence.