Print Wabot 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, children’s, packaging, posters, headlines, whimsical, storybook, folksy, friendly, hand-drawn, handmade feel, warmth, charm, decorative, approachability, bouncy, lively, quirky, rustic, textured.
This font has a hand-drawn, print-style construction with unconnected letters and a gently irregular stroke edge that suggests pen or brush work. Strokes show modest contrast and frequent tapering at terminals, with subtle wobble and soft, rounded joins that keep the texture organic rather than mechanical. Proportions are tall and compact overall, with a notably low x-height against long ascenders, and spacing that feels slightly uneven in an intentional, handmade way. Uppercase forms are narrow and upright with simplified, calligraphic serif-like flicks, while lowercase maintains a consistent rhythm and readable counters despite the informal line quality.
This font is well-suited to short text: titles, headings, pull quotes, and packaging or menu typography where a handmade feel is desirable. It can work for book covers and children’s or educational materials that benefit from a friendly voice. For best results, use it at larger sizes where the textured stroke edges and narrow proportions remain clear.
The overall tone is playful and personable, like hand-lettering for a children’s book or an artisanal label. Its irregularities read as charming rather than rough, adding warmth and a lightly vintage, storytelling flavor. The narrow, tall stance gives it a slightly theatrical, decorative presence while staying approachable.
The design appears intended to emulate casual hand-lettered print with a controlled, repeatable rhythm—balancing legibility with visible human variation. Its tall proportions and tapered terminals suggest a decorative aim, adding character and charm without relying on connected script forms.
Round characters like O and 0 appear slightly oval and softly drawn, and several letters show distinctive terminal hooks and angled entry/exit strokes that reinforce the handwritten character. Numerals share the same lively line quality and feel cohesive with the alphabet, with simple, open shapes suited to display sizes.