Print Tykan 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, handmade charm, friendly tone, casual display, approachability, rounded, blobby, brushy, soft terminals, bouncy.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms show a loose, organic construction with slight wobble, uneven curves, and gentle tapering that suggests marker or brush pressure rather than rigid geometry. Counters are compact and irregular, and spacing feels lively, with a slightly bouncy baseline and varied character widths that emphasize an informal, made-by-hand rhythm.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display settings where personality is more important than strict neutrality, such as children’s materials, playful posters, casual branding, and packaging. It can also work for quotes, invitations, and social graphics where a friendly handwritten feel is desired.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a cartoonish, kid-friendly energy. Its imperfect outlines and buoyant shapes communicate spontaneity and humor, making text feel conversational rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic an easygoing hand-lettered marker look while keeping forms clear enough for readable display text. Its rounded heft and deliberate irregularity aim to add charm and approachability, making messages feel informal and human.
Uppercase forms read as simplified and sturdy, while lowercase adds extra personality through tall ascenders and distinctive, loopier shapes in letters like g, j, and y. Numerals match the same soft, hand-rendered treatment, keeping a consistent texture across mixed content.