Print Tykus 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids media, branding, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, retro, hand-lettered charm, approachability, display impact, whimsy, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy, chunky, inked.
A compact, hand-drawn display face with chunky strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show gentle irregularities and a lively baseline rhythm, giving the texture of marker or brush lettering while staying clearly legible. Counters are fairly open for the weight, curves are inflated and slightly asymmetric, and joins are smoothed rather than sharp. Proportions are condensed with tall ascenders and simplified shapes, contributing to a tight, upright silhouette suited to short lines of text.
Best suited for posters, headlines, packaging, and brand moments that benefit from a friendly handmade voice. It works well for children’s materials, casual food and beverage labels, and social graphics where warmth and approachability matter more than typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is warm, humorous, and informal, with a slightly retro, storybook feel. Its bouncy shapes and softened edges read as approachable and handmade, lending personality without becoming overly messy or distressed.
Likely designed to capture the charm of quick hand lettering in a consistent, bold display style—prioritizing personality, immediacy, and readability for expressive short-form text.
Capitals are simple and sturdy with minimal detailing, while the lowercase adds more character through curved shoulders, rounded bowls, and occasional quirky stroke turns. Numerals follow the same chunky, hand-rendered logic, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed text.