Print Tymis 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, children’s, craft labels, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, hand-lettered feel, approachability, informal display, human warmth, rounded, bouncy, brushy, soft-edged, compact.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with thick, softly rounded strokes and a subtly brushy texture. Letterforms are mostly monoline in feel with slight contrast from pressure-like thickening and tapered terminals. Proportions are tight and tall, with a steady baseline and gently irregular widths that keep the rhythm lively rather than mechanical. Counters are small and rounded, joins are smooth, and curves dominate the construction, giving the alphabet a cohesive, marker-drawn consistency across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Well suited to packaging, posters, and headline typography where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It works especially well for children’s materials, craft branding, café or boutique signage, labels, and social graphics that benefit from an informal, personable tone.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with an easygoing, informal charm. Its slightly uneven, hand-rendered rhythm reads as personable and crafty rather than polished or corporate, adding a lighthearted, quirky energy to headlines and short bursts of text.
The design appears intended to emulate confident hand lettering made with a marker or brush pen: bold, compact shapes that stay readable while preserving the natural variation and warmth of drawn strokes. It prioritizes charm and approachability over strict geometric regularity.
Uppercase forms are simple and legible with rounded corners, while lowercase retains a handwritten bounce and compact spacing. Numerals share the same soft terminals and sturdy stroke weight, helping mixed text feel consistent. The texture and tight counters suggest it will look strongest when given enough size and breathing room.