Print Wakoz 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, social media, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, human warmth, informal voice, hand-lettered look, approachable branding, monolinear, rounded, loose, bouncy, quirky.
This font presents as a hand-drawn print with a lively, slightly right-leaning rhythm and irregular, humanized stroke flow. Strokes read as mostly monolinear with gentle swelling at curves and tapered ends, giving letters a soft, brushed marker feel. Forms are compact and narrow with rounded corners and subtly uneven widths, while counters stay open enough for clarity. Baselines and verticals are intentionally imperfect, producing a natural wobble and energetic texture across words and lines.
It works best in short to medium lengths—headlines, subheads, pull quotes, posters, and casual branding where an easygoing handwritten voice is desired. It can also suit packaging, labels, invitations, and social graphics, especially when aiming for a friendly, handmade feel.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a cheerful, personable character that feels conversational rather than formal. Its slight bounce and hand-rendered inconsistencies add charm and a bit of whimsy, making text feel friendly and approachable.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with consistent readability, balancing informal charm with a controlled, repeatable structure suitable for display and lightweight text use.
Uppercase shapes are simple and legible, while lowercase adds more personality through varied terminals and occasional loop-like details, creating an engaging mixed-case texture. Numerals keep the same casual, handwritten logic and blend well with the alphabet, supporting cohesive, informal typographic systems.