Print Tykat 12 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social graphics, children’s media, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, cheerful display, informal voice, approachable branding, rounded, bouncy, brushy, compact, slightly irregular.
A compact handwritten print with chunky, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals that suggest a marker or brush-pen texture. Letterforms are simplified and open, with a steady vertical stance and gentle wobble that keeps the baseline and curves feeling human rather than geometric. Proportions are narrow and tall, with modest counters and minimal detailing; stroke endings often flare slightly, and curves remain smooth and inflated. The overall rhythm is lively and slightly uneven, with small variations in width and shape that reinforce an informal hand-drawn consistency.
Works best for short-to-medium headlines, posters, stickers, and packaging where a casual handwritten voice is desired. It also fits social media graphics, invitations, and children-oriented materials where warmth and immediacy matter more than typographic formality. For longer passages, using generous leading and size helps maintain clarity.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly energy. Its bouncy narrow forms and plump strokes read as informal and personable, leaning toward whimsical without becoming messy or hard to parse. The texture conveys a handmade charm suited to cheerful, conversational messaging.
Designed to emulate an everyday hand-lettered print style with confident, rounded strokes and a deliberately informal rhythm. The narrow, tall proportions help it feel energetic and space-efficient while preserving a friendly, approachable personality for display-forward use.
The narrow, tall silhouettes create strong vertical rhythm, while the rounded joins and soft terminals keep the color dense and friendly. In longer text, the heavy stroke and compact spacing can build a dark typographic color, so it tends to feel most comfortable when given a bit of air or used at larger sizes.