Print Tykum 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children's, headlines, signage, playful, friendly, quirky, handmade, retro, approachability, handmade charm, display impact, whimsy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, cartoonish.
A compact, heavy-lined informal print with rounded terminals and a softly uneven, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear with gentle swelling and slight wobble, creating an organic texture without becoming messy. Counters are relatively small and rounded, and many joins curve into place rather than meeting with sharp corners. The overall silhouette feels condensed and punchy, with lively, irregular widths and a consistent baseline presence.
Best suited for display contexts where a friendly, informal voice is desired: posters, product packaging, storefront signage, social graphics, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials and short headlines where the chunky shapes can carry personality. For longer passages, it’s most effective at larger sizes where counters and rounded details stay clear.
The font reads cheerful and approachable, with a whimsical, slightly retro cartoon flavor. Its bubbly shapes and casual irregularity give it a warm, handmade tone that feels conversational rather than formal. The bold color makes it energetic and attention-grabbing while staying friendly.
Designed to deliver a bold, approachable handwritten-print look that feels crafted and characterful. The intent appears to balance strong readability with a deliberately imperfect, hand-made charm, producing a condensed, high-impact texture for expressive display typography.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and simplified, while the lowercase has a more handwritten bounce that adds character in running text. Numerals are thick and rounded with a playful stance, matching the letterforms closely. The heavy weight and tight proportions create strong impact at display sizes, and the softened geometry helps prevent the texture from feeling harsh.