Print Tikow 12 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A chunky, rounded hand-printed face with softly tapered strokes and subtly uneven curves that preserve a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Letters are generally narrow and vertical, with compact counters and bulb-like terminals that create a smooth, brushy silhouette. The texture is consistent yet intentionally imperfect, with small variations in curve tension and stroke endings that keep the alphabet lively rather than geometric.
Works best for short to medium display copy such as posters, playful branding, product packaging, invitations, and kid-oriented materials where warmth and personality matter. It can also add an informal, handcrafted accent to labels, signage, and social graphics, especially at larger sizes where the stroke texture and rounded terminals can be appreciated.
The tone is upbeat and personable, reading like cheerful marker or brush lettering. Its bouncy proportions and soft corners lean whimsical and slightly nostalgic, making text feel approachable and informal without becoming messy.
Likely designed to capture the charm of bold, hand-printed brush/marker lettering in a tidy, repeatable font form. The goal appears to be quick, friendly readability paired with a distinctive handmade bounce suited to casual display typography.
Round characters like O, Q, and 0 are tall and oval, reinforcing the condensed feel, while many lowercase forms (a, g, y) show simplified, hand-lettered constructions. Numerals follow the same friendly, rounded logic, with easily recognizable shapes and minimal sharp angles.