Print Tykis 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, informality, cheerfulness, handmade feel, readability, rounded, monoline, soft corners, bouncy, cartoonish.
A compact, rounded hand-drawn print with thick, monoline strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letters are upright with slightly irregular proportions and a gentle wobble that keeps the rhythm lively without becoming messy. Curves are generous and bowls are open, while verticals stay sturdy and even; counters remain clear despite the heavy stroke. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” and a simple, loopless construction overall, contributing to a clean, informal texture in text.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where an informal voice is desirable, such as children’s materials, playful packaging, classroom resources, and friendly signage. It also works effectively for posters, titles, and social graphics that need a warm, approachable presence.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a homemade charm that feels conversational and kid-friendly. Its bouncy forms and softened edges suggest warmth and informality rather than precision or formality.
Likely intended to provide an easy-to-read, hand-lettered print style that feels personal and upbeat while staying consistent enough for repeated use in display and casual copy.
Caps and lowercase are designed to mix comfortably, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and a generally consistent stroke weight across the set. Numerals follow the same rounded, hand-lettered logic, reading clearly while maintaining the same playful character.