Print Tikow 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids branding, playful, friendly, bouncy, casual, cheerful, handmade charm, friendly impact, playful display, casual readability, rounded, chunky, soft, inky, cartoonish.
A chunky, rounded hand-printed face with smooth, bulbous terminals and an ink-like, slightly uneven stroke flow. Curves are generous and closed counters are compact, giving letters a dense, high-impact silhouette. The rhythm feels hand-drawn rather than mechanically uniform, with small variations in widths and shapes that keep lines lively while staying readable. Ascenders and capitals are tall and prominent, and the numerals share the same soft, inflated construction.
Best suited to short-form display use such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where its bold, rounded forms can carry personality at a glance. It also works well for children’s materials, playful signage, social graphics, and informal editorial callouts where a friendly handwritten feel is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a childlike, doodled confidence that reads as fun rather than formal. Its heavy, soft shapes give it a warm “marker on paper” personality that suits lighthearted messaging and friendly branding.
The font appears designed to mimic casual hand-lettered print with a thick marker or brush, prioritizing warmth, approachability, and immediate visual punch. Its simplified, rounded construction suggests an intention to stay legible at larger sizes while delivering a playful, crafted character.
The design relies on rounded shoulders, short joins, and simplified details; diagonals and apertures are kept broad enough to hold up in bold display settings. The darker mass of the strokes creates strong spot color, while the hand-made irregularities add charm without turning into messy texture.