Print Tydum 12 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, signage, playful, friendly, handmade, quirky, casual, human warmth, approachability, handmade charm, casual display, space-saving, rounded, bouncy, soft, inked, compact.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with softly rounded terminals and gently irregular stroke edges that mimic marker or brush lettering. The forms are narrow and vertically oriented, with simplified construction and slightly elastic curves that create a lively rhythm. Counters are small but open enough for display sizes, and stroke modulation is subtle, reading as pressure variation rather than formal contrast. Overall spacing feels hand-set, with minor width and sidebearing inconsistencies that reinforce the organic, crafted look.
Best suited to posters, titles, packaging, menus, and signage where an informal, hand-rendered voice is desirable. It also works well for children’s materials, craft branding, stickers, and social graphics—especially in short phrases and punchy headlines where its personality can lead.
The font conveys a cheerful, approachable tone with a whimsical, homemade character. Its bouncy shapes and softened corners feel informal and personable, leaning toward playful signage and kid-friendly messaging rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to capture the warmth of hand-printed lettering in a consistent, usable alphabet, prioritizing charm and approachability over strict geometric regularity. Its narrow, compact silhouettes suggest a goal of fitting energetic display text into tighter spaces while keeping a friendly, casual feel.
Several letters show charming idiosyncrasies (notably in rounded forms and diagonals), which adds personality but can make long passages feel busy at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded, slightly uneven construction, keeping the set visually cohesive for casual labeling and short numeric callouts.