Print Tykoy 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, children’s, craft branding, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade, handmade warmth, approachability, casual display, playful impact, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft corners, inked.
This typeface features stout, rounded strokes with softened corners and slightly irregular, hand-drawn contours. The letterforms keep a generally consistent thickness while allowing small variations in stroke endings and curvature, creating a lively rhythm. Capitals are simple and compact with gently flared terminals, while the lowercase shows more personality—single-storey a and g, a tall looped f, and a round, open e. Numerals are similarly chunky and informal, with curved forms and a readable, sign-like construction.
It works best for short, expressive text such as packaging, posters, book covers, labels, and social graphics where an informal, handmade feel is desirable. It can also suit children’s-oriented materials and crafty or boutique branding, especially in headings and callouts rather than long body copy.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, slightly whimsical character that feels drawn with a marker or brush pen. Its unevenness reads as intentional and human, lending an easygoing, conversational voice rather than a strict or technical one.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with a bold marker-like presence, prioritizing friendliness and personality over precision. Its simplified forms and rounded terminals suggest a goal of quick recognition and a welcoming, casual texture in display settings.
The shapes lean toward high legibility at larger sizes, but the heavy, rounded joins and condensed proportions can make dense text blocks feel dark. The design’s charm comes through most clearly when there’s room for the bouncy spacing and distinctive curves to breathe.