Print Tykeh 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, crafts, playful, friendly, handmade, quirky, casual, handmade charm, attention grabbing, casual display, friendly tone, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, cartoonish.
A condensed, hand-drawn print face with chunky monoline strokes and generously rounded terminals. Letterforms are simplified and softly irregular, with gentle wobble in curves and slight inconsistencies in widths that keep the rhythm lively. Counters are compact, ascenders tend to be tall and narrow, and many shapes lean toward oval geometry (notably in O/Q/0), producing a tight, vertical texture in text. Overall spacing feels compact and even, with punctuation and numerals matching the same thick, rounded construction.
Best suited to short-form display use such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and playful branding. It also fits kid-focused materials, crafts, and casual signage where a friendly handmade feel is desirable and text is set at larger sizes.
The font conveys an easygoing, approachable tone with a playful, slightly quirky personality. Its narrow, bouncy silhouettes and soft corners feel informal and human, leaning toward a cartoon sign-painting vibe rather than strict typographic formality.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, compact, hand-lettered look that reads quickly while preserving the charm of drawn strokes. Its consistent rounded forms and condensed stance suggest a focus on attention-grabbing display typography with an approachable, informal voice.
In longer lines the condensed proportions create a strong vertical cadence and high color, making it most comfortable at larger sizes where the small counters and tight interior spaces can breathe. The distinctive, rounded figure shapes and simplified uppercase give headlines a punchy, handmade presence.