Print Hykij 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social graphics, kids materials, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, approachable, informality, personality, warmth, approachability, display impact, brushy, rounded, soft terminals, monoline feel, wobbly edges.
The letterforms are heavy and brushy with rounded terminals and a soft, slightly wobbly outline that preserves a clearly hand-drawn texture. Strokes stay mostly monoline in feel, with subtle swelling and taper from pen pressure, and spacing is irregular in a natural way that adds charm. Caps are tall and prominent, lowercase is compact with a comparatively modest x-height, and counters tend to be open and simple for legibility at display sizes.
Well-suited for posters, packaging, social media graphics, stickers, children’s materials, classroom resources, and casual branding where an informal handwritten tone is desirable. It performs especially well in titles, labels, and short callouts, and can support longer passages when set with generous leading and moderate line lengths.
This font feels friendly, casual, and slightly mischievous, with an easygoing handmade warmth. Its playful rhythm and soft, rounded forms give it an approachable tone that suits lighthearted messaging and kid-adjacent contexts without becoming overly childish.
The design appears intended to mimic quick marker or brush lettering while staying readable and consistent across an alphabet. It prioritizes personality and a human rhythm over geometric precision, aiming for an inviting, conversational voice in headlines and short text.
Distinctive cues include a single-storey “a,” open “e,” a compact “t” with a short crossbar, and bouncy, uneven baselines that enhance the drawn-by-hand character. Numerals match the same rounded, chunky style, with simple shapes that remain clear in bold applications.