Print Tavy 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Albert Paneuropean' and 'FS Me' by Fontsmith, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Open Sans Soft' by Matteson Typographics, 'Morandi' by Monotype, 'Plantago' by Schriftlabor, and 'Elysio' by Type Dynamic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, cheerful, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, display impact, informality, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A heavy, rounded hand-drawn print style with compact, blobby strokes and softened corners throughout. Letterforms show gentle irregularities in curvature and width, creating a lively rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. Counters are generally small and rounded, terminals often taper subtly, and overall proportions skew slightly wide and squat in places, giving the alphabet a chunky, approachable texture.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its chunky shapes can shine—children’s materials, playful packaging, casual posters, stickers, and social graphics. It works well for headlines and branding accents that aim for friendliness and approachability, but can feel dense in long paragraphs due to its heavy color and tight counters.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a warm, kid-friendly energy that feels homemade and personable. Its buoyant shapes and slight wobble read as playful and quirky, suited to messaging that wants to feel welcoming rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable handwritten voice with consistent softness and a gently imperfect, drawn-by-hand feel. Its emphasis on rounded mass and simple construction suggests a focus on display impact and character rather than strict typographic neutrality.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rounded, cartoon-like construction, with single-storey forms where applicable and a notably soft, bulbous treatment of joins and bowls. Numerals match the same chunky, hand-inked presence, favoring simple silhouettes and strong mass for quick recognition at display sizes.