Print Tykot 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, retro, handmade feel, approachability, humor, display impact, warmth, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, irregular rhythm, chunky.
A chunky, rounded print face with hand-drawn irregularity and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes stay relatively consistent while swelling gently through curves, and terminals are blunt and softly tapered rather than sharply cut. Counters are open and generous, and many letters show subtle wobble in verticals and asymmetry in bowls and joins, giving the set an organic, sketched feel. The overall color is dark and steady in text, with compact spacing and slightly varied character widths that keep lines animated.
Works best for short, prominent text where its hand-made personality can read clearly—headlines, posters, labels, packaging, and cheerful branding. It also suits kid-focused or casual editorial accents, pull quotes, and social graphics where warmth and informality are desired.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a slightly goofy, storybook energy. Its soft shapes and informal construction feel human and conversational, suggesting humor, warmth, and a light retro craft sensibility.
The design appears intended to mimic informal marker or brush print lettering while maintaining clear, readable letterforms. It prioritizes friendliness and character through rounded geometry, softened terminals, and controlled irregularity suited to expressive display typography.
Distinctive, simplified forms (notably in the numerals and the lowercase set) emphasize personality over strict geometric regularity. The bold silhouettes hold up well at display sizes, while the uneven stroke behavior adds charm but can become visually busy in long paragraphs.