Print Tikow 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids media, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade charm, display impact, youthful tone, informal voice, rounded, chunky, brushy, bouncy, soft.
This typeface uses thick, rounded strokes with a hand-drawn, marker-like finish. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with soft terminals and occasional asymmetries that keep the texture lively. Curves are plump and simplified, counters tend to be small, and joins are smooth rather than sharply constructed, creating a chunky, approachable silhouette. Spacing and widths vary subtly across glyphs, contributing to an informal rhythm in words and lines of text.
It works best for short, high-impact settings such as posters, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and branding accents where a friendly handmade tone is desired. It can also suit children’s materials, party invitations, stickers, and playful signage, especially at display sizes where the chunky forms have room to breathe.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a kid-friendly, whimsical character. Its bouncy shapes and soft edges suggest a relaxed, conversational voice rather than a formal or technical one. The irregularities read as intentional and handmade, adding warmth and charm.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered print with bold, rounded forms that stay legible and expressive. By pairing compact proportions with soft, brushy shapes and mild irregularity, it aims to deliver a cheerful, informal voice suitable for attention-grabbing display typography.
In the text sample, the heavy stroke weight creates strong color on the page, while the narrow proportions help fit longer phrases. Distinctive shapes in forms like the single-storey lowercase a and g, and the rounded, simplified numerals, reinforce the casual, crafted feel.