Print Tygir 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oxford Street' by K-Type and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: packaging, posters, kids, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, retro, handmade charm, approachability, cheerful impact, informal signage, brand warmth, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, cartoonish.
A chunky, rounded print style with softly bulging strokes and visibly hand-shaped curves. Terminals are blunted and irregular, with subtle wobble and uneven joins that create an organic rhythm rather than a geometric one. Counters are compact and slightly asymmetrical, and the overall texture is dense, with simplified forms and minimal detailing that keeps lettershapes bold and direct. Numerals match the same soft, simplified construction, reading clearly with a slightly quirky, drawn feel.
It suits short, attention-grabbing text where personality matters: packaging, posters, labels, stickers, social graphics, and cheerful headlines. It can also work for kid-oriented materials or playful brand accents, especially at medium to large sizes where the rounded shaping and quirky details stay crisp.
The font projects an upbeat, approachable tone—more friendly than formal—suggesting doodled lettering and casual signage. Its soft weight distribution and rounded corners lend a warm, humorous character, with a lightly retro, cartoon-like charm.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-printed lettering with a friendly, approachable silhouette—prioritizing charm and immediacy over strict typographic precision. Its simplified, rounded construction suggests a goal of reliable readability while maintaining a distinctly informal, drawn-by-hand texture.
Spacing and sidebearings feel intentionally loose and airy for a hand-printed face, helping prevent the heavy strokes from clogging in text. The irregularities are consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive handmade voice without becoming messy.