Print Tykay 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, playful, friendly, handmade, cheerful, casual, handmade warmth, friendly readability, casual emphasis, playful voice, rounded, soft terminals, monolinear, bouncy, irregular rhythm.
A rounded, heavy handwritten print with simplified forms and soft, bulb-like stroke endings. Strokes read largely monolinear with subtle thick–thin variation from an implied marker or brush pressure. Counters are open and generous, curves are smoothly inflated, and joins are slightly blunted rather than sharp. Spacing and letter widths are mildly uneven, creating a natural, hand-drawn rhythm while remaining consistent enough for continuous text.
This font suits short-to-medium text in contexts that benefit from an informal, friendly voice—such as children’s materials, casual headlines, packaging callouts, café menus, and cheerful posters. It can also work well for digital graphics where a handmade look is desired without connected script behavior.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a warm, kid-friendly charm. Its slightly wobbly baseline and softened shapes feel informal and conversational, suggesting personal notes, playful branding, or lighthearted messaging rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker-drawn lettering: bold enough to stand out, rounded enough to stay friendly, and irregular enough to feel human. It prioritizes approachability and quick readability while preserving the charm of hand-rendered forms.
Uppercase and lowercase maintain a cohesive, simplified style, with distinctive rounded geometry in letters like O/Q and soft-shouldered arches in M/N. Numerals match the same friendly, inflated construction and maintain clear differentiation at a glance.