Print Wubil 12 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine titles, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, dramatic, elegant, flamboyant, glamour, expressiveness, display impact, signature feel, hairline serifs, didone-like, calligraphic, swashy, sweeping terminals.
A slanted, display-oriented italic with extreme thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline details. The forms are narrow and vertically driven, with sharp entry strokes, tapered joins, and long, sweeping terminals that create a lively, handwritten rhythm while keeping a refined, print-like structure. Curves are taut and glossy, counters are compact, and several letters show pronounced hooks and teardrop-like terminals that emphasize motion and contrast.
Best suited for headlines, logotypes, cover lines, and short editorial bursts where the dramatic contrast and italic momentum can carry the composition. It also fits beauty, luxury, and lifestyle branding, as well as packaging or invitations that benefit from a refined, expressive signature-like presence.
The overall tone is high-fashion and theatrical, projecting luxury, confidence, and a bit of flamboyance. Its energetic slant and swashy finishing strokes add a romantic, expressive feel, while the razor-thin hairlines keep it poised and sophisticated.
The design appears intended to merge handwritten flair with the polished drama of high-contrast display italics—prioritizing impact, elegance, and movement over quiet, utilitarian text color. Its narrow proportions and swashy terminals aim to create a distinctive silhouette for titles and brand-facing typography.
The hairlines and delicate cross-strokes create a sparkling texture at large sizes, but the very fine details suggest it will be most comfortable where stroke breakup is not a concern. Spacing feels tight and forward-leaning, producing a fast, elegant cadence in words, especially around rounded letters and capitals with extended strokes.