Print Tugis 18 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, craft branding, headlines, playful, friendly, quirky, storybook, casual, handmade warmth, approachability, whimsy, informal clarity, rounded, bouncy, soft, brushy, chunky.
A lively, hand-drawn print with rounded, slightly irregular contours and a gently bouncing baseline rhythm. Strokes feel brush-like with modest tapering and softened terminals, producing a sturdy, inked silhouette without sharp corners. Proportions are compact and varied from glyph to glyph, with generous counters and a tall lowercase presence that keeps words open and readable. Uppercase forms are simple and bold, while lowercase letters show more personality through uneven joins, occasional flares, and subtly asymmetrical bowls and stems.
Works best where a friendly handmade voice is desired: children’s or educational materials, playful branding, packaging, café menus, event posters, greeting cards, and social graphics. It suits headlines, short paragraphs, and callouts where texture and personality are an asset; for dense body text, it will be most comfortable at moderate sizes with ample spacing.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a whimsical, storybook charm. Its uneven, drawn-by-hand consistency adds a human, conversational feel that reads as approachable rather than polished or corporate. The font suggests fun, craft, and lighthearted personality while staying clear enough for short passages.
Likely designed to emulate casual marker or brush lettering in a clean, repeatable print style. The intention appears to balance legibility with charm by keeping forms simple and open while allowing natural variation and soft stroke endings to preserve a drawn feel.
The numerals and lowercase show the most variation in width and gesture, which enhances the handmade character. Round letters (like o/c/e) maintain open apertures and soft curves, while straighter letters (like l/t/i) remain thick and friendly, avoiding rigid geometry.