Print Hykek 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hando Soft' by Eko Bimantara and 'Arial', 'Arial Paneuropean', and 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, social graphics, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, quirky, handmade feel, approachability, casual readability, playful display, rounded, soft, bubbly, chunky, wobbly.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with softly rounded terminals and subtly uneven outlines that mimic marker or brush pressure. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, with gentle wobble and slight irregularities in curves and joins that keep the texture lively. Proportions skew wide with generous counters and open forms; bowls and rounds are puffy and slightly asymmetrical, while straight strokes show minor taper and wobble rather than rigid geometry. The lowercase remains simple and readable, with single-storey shapes and a compact, informal rhythm that holds together well in paragraphs.
Well-suited to friendly display work such as children’s materials, casual packaging, posters, and upbeat branding accents. It also performs nicely for short paragraphs or captions when you want an informal, handmade voice without cursive connections.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, leaning toward playful and kid-friendly rather than formal. Its imperfect, drawn quality adds charm and personality, giving text a crafted, conversational feel.
The design appears intended to simulate a confident hand-drawn marker print: bold enough to stand out, soft enough to feel inviting, and irregular enough to read as human-made. It prioritizes personality and approachability while keeping letterforms clear for everyday messaging.
Spacing reads comfortable and even in running text, and the rounded silhouette helps maintain legibility at display sizes. Numerals match the same inflated, hand-rendered construction, keeping a cohesive voice across alphanumerics.