Print Tikes 16 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, children’s, social media, playful, hand-drawn, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade feel, approachability, expressive display, casual tone, rounded, brushy, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded forms and visibly organic stroke edges. Strokes show subtle modulation and tapering, suggesting a marker or brush pen, with occasional ink-like blobs at joins and terminals. Letterforms lean toward compact, slightly condensed proportions, with simplified shapes and irregular curves that create a lively, uneven rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. Counters are generally open and generous, while curves and bowls feel inflated and soft, giving the alphabet a bold, approachable presence.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy such as posters, playful headlines, packaging, stickers, and social content where a handcrafted voice is desired. It can also work for children’s materials, casual event promos, and hobby/craft branding where warmth and spontaneity are more important than strict typographic precision.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a doodled, homemade character that feels personable and slightly mischievous. Its bouncy rhythm and softened corners read as friendly and kid-adjacent without becoming overly delicate, making it suited to lighthearted messaging and upbeat branding.
The design appears intended to capture an informal, hand-lettered feel with bold, rounded strokes and intentional irregularities for personality. It prioritizes charm and expressiveness over uniformity, aiming for an energetic, friendly texture that reads as made-by-hand.
Distinctive, expressive capitals and numerals help it stand out in display settings, while the irregular stroke edges add authenticity and texture. In longer text, the busy brushiness can become dominant, so it tends to work best when given space, comfortable tracking, and clear contrast against the background.