Print Hykus 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, warm, energetic, handmade feel, casual readability, expressive display, friendly branding, brushy, rounded, bouncy, textured, marker-like.
A lively handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and thick, rounded strokes. Letterforms are compact and slightly bouncy, with softly inflated curves, tapered joins, and occasional brush-like swell that adds a subtle texture. Counters tend to be small and irregular, terminals are blunt and friendly, and spacing feels organic rather than mechanically even, giving lines a natural, hand-drawn rhythm.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where a friendly handwritten voice is desirable—posters, playful branding, packaging, and social graphics. It can work for pull quotes or subheads, but the dense weight and irregular counters suggest avoiding long body text at small sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a personable, conversational feel. Its buoyant shapes and brushy weight read as informal and expressive, projecting a cheerful handmade character rather than a polished corporate voice.
Designed to mimic quick, confident brush/marker lettering in a clean unconnected print style, prioritizing charm and immediacy over strict typographic uniformity. The intent appears to be an expressive everyday handwritten look that stays readable while still feeling personal.
Uppercase forms are simplified and sturdy, while lowercase shows more casual variation (notably in loops and descenders), reinforcing the handwritten authenticity. Numerals share the same rounded, slightly irregular construction, keeping the set cohesive in display settings.