Print Tikaj 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, children’s media, greeting cards, playful, folksy, friendly, whimsical, casual, handmade feel, approachability, quirky display, informal warmth, rounded, brushy, chunky, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded terminals and a brush-like stroke that tapers subtly at joins and ends. Letterforms are compact with relatively short lowercase proportions, generous counters, and a lively baseline bounce. Shapes lean toward soft, bulbous curves and simple construction, with noticeable per-glyph irregularities that keep the texture organic while maintaining consistent overall weight and spacing. Capitals are sturdy and open, and the numerals echo the same rounded, slightly quirky rhythm.
Best suited for display roles such as headlines, packaging callouts, posters, and short bursts of text where its hand-drawn personality can carry the message. It also fits children’s content, crafts-oriented branding, and casual invitations, particularly at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded details remain clear.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a humorous, storybook-like energy. Its uneven, hand-rendered rhythm reads as personable and informal, suggesting handmade signage or playful editorial styling rather than strict typographic precision.
The design appears intended to mimic an easy, marker-or-brush hand with friendly, rounded construction and deliberate irregularity. It prioritizes charm and immediacy over formal consistency, aiming for a handmade feel that stays legible in bold display settings.
The high-contrast, brushy modulation becomes more apparent at larger sizes, where the stroke edges and tapering details add character. The variable widths and bouncy rhythm create an animated color in text, especially in mixed-case lines and punctuation-heavy phrases.