Print Tikum 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, children's, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, retro, approachability, handmade feel, cheerful impact, informal voice, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, informal.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and gently uneven contours that keep the texture lively without looking messy. Curves are generously swollen and terminals often end in soft, bulb-like shapes, while counters stay open enough to remain readable. Proportions vary slightly from glyph to glyph, producing an organic rhythm; verticals feel sturdy and the overall silhouette is a touch condensed. Numerals follow the same blobby, cartoon-like construction with simple shapes and a consistent, heavy presence.
Best suited to short, expressive settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, crafts, invitations, and social graphics where a friendly, handmade feel is desired. For longer passages, moderate sizes and comfortable line spacing help the dense stroke weight stay pleasant.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a homemade charm that feels kid-friendly and lighthearted. Its slightly retro, cartoon sign-painting energy suggests fun rather than formality, making it well suited to warm, personable messages.
Designed to emulate informal marker or brush lettering in unconnected, print-like forms, balancing strong visual impact with approachable readability. The goal appears to be a bold, characterful voice that feels hand-made and cheerful rather than precise or technical.
The texture comes from subtle stroke wobble and irregular curvature rather than from connected script features. Spacing appears intentionally airy for a heavy style, helping maintain clarity in longer lines of text while preserving the hand-rendered character.