Print Tybuf 13 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, kids media, playful, quirky, friendly, casual, handmade, handmade feel, approachability, playfulness, display impact, rounded, bouncy, wonky, chunky, soft terminals.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with rounded terminals and an intentionally uneven rhythm. Strokes stay consistently heavy with minimal contrast, while proportions fluctuate slightly from letter to letter to create a lively, imperfect texture. Uppercase forms are tall and simplified, and the lowercase feels compact with a modest x-height and occasional idiosyncratic details (notably in curved letters and diagonals). Numerals and punctuation follow the same soft, marker-like construction, keeping forms legible but informal.
Best suited to headlines, short captions, and display settings where a friendly hand-rendered voice is desirable—such as packaging, labels, menus, craft branding, and kids-focused materials. It can also work for social graphics and playful signage where personality matters more than typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a quirky, homemade character that reads like confident marker lettering. Its bouncy irregularity adds personality and warmth, steering the impression toward fun, kid-friendly, and lighthearted communication rather than strict formality.
The font appears designed to mimic bold marker print lettering with a controlled, repeatable set of shapes that still preserve a human, imperfect cadence. Its simplified forms and soft edges prioritize approachability and quick recognition, aiming to deliver a distinctive casual voice in display sizes.
Spacing appears open enough for readability in short bursts, but the narrow letterforms and heavy stroke weight create a dense color on the page at longer text lengths. The design’s charm comes from its deliberate inconsistencies—slight wobble, varied curves, and simplified joins—which give it a conversational, crafted feel.