Print Tykij 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, headlines, logos, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, hand-drawn, approachability, handmade feel, cheerfulness, display impact, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, monoline, quirky.
A monoline, hand-drawn print style with a condensed footprint and rounded geometry. Strokes are consistently thick with very low contrast, ending in softened, bulb-like terminals that give letters a slightly inflated feel. Curves are smooth and open, while verticals dominate the structure, creating a tall, narrow rhythm across both cases. Spacing reads even and roomy enough for display use, with lively, slightly irregular details that keep the texture informal without becoming messy.
Well-suited to display settings where a warm, informal voice is desired—children’s and educational materials, playful posters, packaging, café or boutique branding, and short headline copy. It can also work for logos and wordmarks that benefit from a friendly, hand-rendered look.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a quirky, storybook-like energy. Its rounded terminals and bouncy proportions feel human and conversational, suggesting a lighthearted, kid-friendly personality rather than a formal or technical voice.
Likely designed to deliver a personable, hand-lettered feel in a compact, vertical silhouette, balancing clear letterforms with small quirks for charm. The consistent stroke weight and rounded terminals point to an intention of maintaining strong presence and easy readability while staying casual and fun.
Uppercase forms stay simple and legible, while lowercase introduces more distinctive, handwritten quirks (notably in letters with tails and hooks), adding character in running text. Numerals match the same softened, monoline construction, keeping the set cohesive for headings and short statements.