Print Tykum 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, signage, playful, friendly, retro, whimsical, casual, approachability, personality, display impact, handmade charm, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals, quirky.
A chunky, rounded display face with a hand-drawn print feel and softly inflated strokes. Letters show gentle irregularities and a bouncy baseline rhythm, with rounded terminals, bulbous joins, and occasional wedge-like diagonals that add character. Counters are generally open and simple, and the overall construction stays consistent while allowing small, human variations across shapes. Numerals are heavy and friendly, matching the soft, compact silhouettes of the letters.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, packaging, and storefront-style signage where the bold, rounded forms can carry personality. It also fits playful branding and family- or kid-oriented materials, and works well for emphasis in quotes, titles, and social graphics.
The font reads upbeat and approachable, with a nostalgic, cartoon-leaning warmth. Its informal shapes and springy proportions give it a lively, conversational tone that feels more fun than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, hand-made display voice with strong readability and a soft, approachable silhouette. Its controlled consistency suggests a goal of balancing informal charm with dependable, repeatable shapes for branding and headline use.
Several forms lean on simplified, sign-like geometry (notably in round letters and the broad, soft-ended stems), which boosts clarity at larger sizes while keeping a drawn, imperfect charm. The weight and rounded detailing make it visually assertive, so it tends to dominate delicate companions.