Print Tydol 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, quirky, friendly tone, handmade feel, high legibility, playful display, rounded, soft terminals, brushy, bouncy, chunky.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with thick, even strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms have a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm and gently irregular contours that mimic marker or brush lettering while remaining consistently constructed. Counters are open and simplified, curves are broad, and joins are smooth, giving the alphabet a sturdy, cartoon-like silhouette that holds together well in longer text samples.
Works best where an approachable, handmade voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, café or craft branding, greeting cards, and informal posters. It can also serve for short headlines or subheads in social graphics where warmth and personality matter more than strict typographic regularity.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly personality. Its chunky shapes and subtle wobble read as approachable and homemade rather than polished or corporate, lending an upbeat, craft-forward feel.
Likely intended to capture the charm of casual hand lettering in a sturdy, highly legible form. The design emphasizes friendly shapes, simplified construction, and a consistent heavy stroke to stay readable while still feeling personal and drawn by hand.
Uppercase forms are simple and legible with minimal detail, while lowercase adds more character through rounded shoulders, soft hooks, and occasional looped features (notably in letters like g and y). Numerals follow the same friendly, hand-rendered logic, with clear shapes and a consistent weight that suits display settings.