Print Tikum 4 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, kids, friendly, playful, handmade, casual, lively, hand-lettered feel, approachability, informality, personality, brushy, rounded, bouncy, organic, quirky.
A lively handwritten print with brush-like strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letters lean slightly and show a natural, hand-drawn rhythm with subtle irregularities in curves, joins, and stroke endings. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with tall ascenders/descenders and a modest x-height that gives the lowercase an airy, vertical feel. Counters are generally open and forms stay clear at display sizes, while stroke modulation and tapered tips add a quick, marker-and-brush character.
Well suited to packaging, cafe menus, greeting cards, posters, and social media graphics where an approachable handmade feel is desired. It works best for short to medium text—headlines, captions, and callouts—where its energetic stroke texture and compact proportions can remain clear.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, personable voice that feels informal and human. Its bouncy rhythm and uneven, hand-made energy suggest spontaneity and friendliness rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a brush-pen or marker feel, balancing legibility with an expressive, casual rhythm. It aims to add personality and warmth to display typography without relying on connected script forms.
Uppercase forms read as simplified and upright-leaning with gentle curves, while the lowercase shows more personality through looping descenders and varied stroke endings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and slight angular flicks that keep them cohesive with the letters.