Print Tykum 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, children’s media, playful, friendly, folksy, retro, kidlike, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, casual charm, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy, chunky, hand-drawn.
A compact, heavy-weight handwritten print with rounded forms and softly blunted terminals. Strokes feel brushy and slightly uneven, with subtle wobble in curves and joins that keeps the texture lively without becoming messy. Counters are generally small and rounded, and many glyphs lean on simple, almost monoline construction with gentle swelling at curves. The lowercase has a single-story a and g, short ascenders/descenders, and a bouncy baseline rhythm; numerals are stout and friendly with generous curves and minimal sharp angles.
Best suited to short headlines, posters, and branding moments where a friendly, hand-drawn feel is desired. It also works well for packaging, café or shop signage, and children’s or educational materials, especially when set at larger sizes where the rounded details and lively stroke texture can be appreciated.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a casual hand-made personality that reads as warm and a bit nostalgic. It suggests informal signage and playful packaging rather than formal editorial typography.
The letterforms appear intended to mimic an informal marker or brush print: bold, compact shapes with softened edges and gentle irregularity for a human, crafted impression. The consistent rounding and simplified construction suggest a focus on approachable display typography that remains legible while feeling expressive.
The design favors simplified silhouettes and rounded corners, which helps maintain clarity at display sizes while emphasizing a soft, cartoon-like voice. The ampersand and curved letters (S, C, G, s, e) reinforce the font’s buoyant rhythm, while straighter letters (E, F, L, T) keep the set from feeling overly whimsical.