Print Tikes 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, branding, social media, headlines, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, approachability, cheerful tone, display impact, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, lively.
A compact, brush-like print with rounded terminals and a slightly right-leaning, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes are thick and smoothly modulated, with occasional tapered starts and finishes that suggest marker or brush pressure rather than geometric construction. Letterforms are simple and open, with soft curves, irregular stroke joins, and subtly uneven proportions that enhance the handmade feel while remaining consistent enough for text. Figures are similarly chunky and rounded, matching the alphabet’s informal, drawn character.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display copy such as packaging labels, posters, storefront-style headlines, and casual branding systems. It can also work for social graphics and invitations where an informal, handmade voice is desired, especially at larger sizes where the brush texture and rounded counters stay clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like casual lettering on packaging or a café sign. Its bouncy shapes and soft edges feel warm and informal, conveying friendliness and a lightly whimsical energy without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush/marker handwriting in a clean, repeatable font form—prioritizing friendliness, immediacy, and visual charm over strict regularity. It aims to deliver an energetic hand-lettered look that remains readable in common display settings.
Spacing appears generous for a handwritten style, helping prevent heavy strokes from clogging in short words. Uppercase forms read as approachable display letters, while the lowercase maintains a quick, note-like simplicity; together they create a cohesive, contemporary casual scriptless hand print.