Print Hymas 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, branding, playful, rustic, whimsical, storybook, handmade, handmade feel, friendly tone, expressive display, casual branding, rustic charm, brushy, irregular, textured, lively, organic.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with brush-like stroke edges and visibly irregular contours. Letters show a slight rightward slant and a lively baseline, with variable character widths and uneven internal counters that enhance the handmade feel. Terminals tend to be blunted or tapered, and curves are slightly lopsided in a natural way, producing a bouncy rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same informal construction, with rounded forms and subtly inconsistent stroke endings that keep the set cohesive.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, titles, packaging, and short expressive passages where character and texture are an asset. It can also work for branding elements—logos, labels, and signage—especially when a handmade, personable voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and expressive, reading as casual and approachable rather than formal. Its imperfect, painterly shapes evoke a crafty, storybook sensibility with a hint of rustic charm, making text feel friendly and energetic.
This design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of marker or brush lettering in a consistent, usable font, prioritizing personality and movement over geometric precision. The goal is an informal print that reads quickly while retaining a distinctive handcrafted texture.
Capitals are strong and attention-grabbing, while lowercase maintains readability through clear silhouettes and open forms despite the deliberate roughness. The texture comes primarily from outline wobble and terminal shaping rather than heavy distressing, so it stays legible at display sizes while still feeling hand-rendered.