Print Tykij 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, branding, playful, friendly, retro, casual, quirky, hand-lettered feel, approachability, headline impact, nostalgic charm, rounded, soft terminals, compact, bouncy, folksy.
A compact, heavy-weight display face with softly rounded corners and blunt, slightly flared terminals that suggest marker or brush-pen pressure. Strokes are mostly even and sturdy, with gentle curvature and subtle wobble that keeps the rhythm lively without looking messy. Proportions are tight and vertically emphatic, with simple, open counters and minimal detailing; forms like the single-storey a and g reinforce an informal, hand-drawn construction. Numerals are similarly stout and rounded, matching the letterforms in texture and spacing.
Well suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from an informal, friendly voice. It also fits kids-oriented materials, café/food signage, and social graphics where sturdy strokes and rounded shapes keep the message readable at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lightly nostalgic, handmade character. Its bouncy shapes and softened edges read as cheerful and conversational, leaning more toward fun and personality than formality.
Likely designed to mimic casual hand lettering in a sturdy, reproducible form—pairing a compact silhouette with soft, rounded finishing to create an inviting display style that stands out without feeling harsh.
Capitals feel clean and poster-ready while still retaining a hand-made softness, creating a consistent texture across mixed-case text. The glyph set shown maintains a cohesive terminal style and corner rounding, which helps it hold together in short headlines and punchy statements.