Print Tykel 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, logos, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, retro, display impact, friendly tone, handmade character, compact fit, rounded, bouncy, chunky, condensed, cartoonish.
A condensed, heavy-stroked handwritten print with rounded terminals and softly inflated bowls. Forms are built from simple, vertical-driven shapes with occasional bulb-like joins and subtle wobble that preserves a hand-drawn rhythm. Counters are tight and compact, and curves are smooth rather than sharp, giving letters a stout, poster-ready silhouette. Widths vary slightly across glyphs, adding a casual, uneven cadence without breaking overall consistency.
It performs best at display sizes where its condensed boldness can deliver impact—posters, packaging, labels, and playful branding. The lively texture also suits children’s content, informal signage, and short logo wordmarks where a handmade tone is desired.
The font reads cheerful and slightly mischievous, with a cartoon-forward personality. Its narrow, chunky build creates a punchy voice that feels informal and approachable, suited to lighthearted messaging and attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact, hand-drawn print voice that stays compact while remaining legible. Its rounded, simplified construction prioritizes warmth and personality over strict geometric regularity.
Uppercase characters stay tall and columnar, while lowercase keeps a simple, single-storey feel in several shapes, reinforcing the handmade print look. Numerals are bold and rounded with clear, friendly forms that match the letter texture. Spacing appears relatively tight, contributing to dense, energetic word shapes in running text.