Print Nibun 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, headlines, social media, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, hand-drawn, human warmth, informality, approachability, handmade feel, rounded, monoline, bouncy, soft terminals, irregular rhythm.
A casual, hand-drawn print face with rounded, slightly uneven strokes and soft, blunted terminals. Letterforms show gentle wobble and variable drawing pressure, creating subtle irregularities in curves, joins, and stem alignment while remaining clearly legible. Proportions are informal and a bit bouncy, with simple geometric underpinnings (open bowls, roomy counters) and occasional stroke flare where the pen appears to slow or lift. The overall texture is dark and lively, with consistent stroke presence but intentionally imperfect outlines.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a personal, handmade feel is desirable: posters, product packaging, labels, invitations, classroom materials, and social graphics. It also works for headings and callouts in editorial or UI contexts where warmth and informality are more important than strict typographic regularity.
The font communicates an approachable, upbeat tone—like neat marker lettering on a poster or classroom note. Its mild quirkiness and hand-made rhythm add warmth and personality without becoming chaotic, making it feel friendly and conversational.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, unconnected hand printing—prioritizing friendliness and legibility while preserving the natural inconsistencies of drawn strokes. Its goal seems to be adding a human voice and casual charm to display text and supportive copy.
Capitals are straightforward and readable, while lowercase forms introduce more character through rounded bowls and casual diagonals. Numerals match the same hand-drawn logic and maintain clarity, supporting the font’s informal, everyday voice across mixed-content lines.