Print Tykay 6 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, children’s, crafts, playful, friendly, handmade, quirky, casual, handmade warmth, casual display, playful emphasis, space saving, rounded, brushed, bouncy, compact, irregular.
A compact, hand-drawn print with tall, narrow proportions and softly rounded stroke ends. Strokes feel brush- or marker-made, with gentle modulation and slight waviness that keeps edges organic rather than geometric. Letter widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm, while bowls and counters stay relatively open for a dense, narrow design. Ascenders are prominent and punctuation and numerals follow the same informal, drawn consistency.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings where a handmade voice is desirable—packaging, café menus, event posters, classroom materials, crafts, and social graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when you want an informal, friendly emphasis rather than a polished corporate tone.
The overall tone is cheerful and personable, with a slightly quirky, DIY character. Its bouncy spacing and uneven, hand-rendered details give it an approachable, conversational feel that reads more like a note or label than formal typography.
Likely intended to provide a narrow, space-efficient display hand that still feels warm and human. The design balances legibility with personality by keeping forms simple and open while preserving the natural variation and bounce associated with hand lettering.
The uppercase set is especially tall and condensed, giving headlines a vertical, poster-like presence, while the lowercase leans on small bodies with strong ascenders for a distinctive silhouette. The design favors character over strict uniformity, with subtle inconsistencies that feel intentional and add charm.