Print Hydaz 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poynter Gothic' by Font Bureau, 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, bubbly, casual, handmade feel, cheerful display, approachability, bold impact, rounded, soft terminals, chunky, irregular, blunt.
A chunky, rounded display face with an intentionally hand-drawn irregularity. Strokes are heavy and low-contrast with soft, blunted terminals, and curves tend toward bulbous, slightly lopsided shapes. Counters are generally open and generous, while joins and shoulders show subtle wobble that keeps the rhythm informal. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, with wide, roomy rounds (notably O/C) and compact, stout forms elsewhere, reinforcing a lively, uneven texture in text.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where a friendly, informal voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful branding, packaging callouts, posters, event promos, and sticker-style graphics. It can work for brief paragraphs at larger sizes, but its irregular rhythm and heavy color are most effective in headlines and emphatic UI or signage moments.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a goofy, upbeat personality that feels casual and human. Its bouncy shapes and uneven rhythm suggest spontaneity and humor rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to mimic bold marker or brush lettering in a clean digital form, preserving hand-made quirks while keeping letterforms broadly legible. It prioritizes charm, warmth, and punchy presence over typographic neutrality.
Uppercase forms read as simplified, poster-like silhouettes, while the lowercase maintains the same soft, hand-rendered character; dots and small details are rounded and slightly off-center. Numerals follow the same chunky construction and remain highly pictographic, prioritizing personality over strict uniformity.