Print Tykay 11 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, social media, craft branding, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, youthful, approachability, informality, handmade feel, cheerful tone, rounded, bouncy, marker-like, monoline, soft terminals.
A rounded, hand-drawn print with thick, marker-like strokes and softly tapered terminals. Forms are simplified and slightly uneven in a deliberate way, with gentle curve tension and a lively baseline rhythm that keeps words feeling animated rather than rigid. Counters are open and generous, and many letters show subtle stroke wobble and small idiosyncrasies typical of drawn lettering. Overall spacing is airy and consistent enough for text while retaining an informal, sketchbook character.
Well suited to short headlines, packaging, labels, and upbeat posters where an informal, human touch is desirable. It also works for children’s materials and casual social content, and can handle brief text passages when generous spacing and comfortable size are used.
The font reads as warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, crafty tone. Its buoyant shapes and soft edges suggest kid-friendly messaging, casual humor, and an upbeat, personable voice rather than anything formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker or brush-pen printing—legible and consistent, yet clearly hand-made. It prioritizes friendliness and character over precision, aiming for an inviting, everyday handwritten look that remains easy to read in display settings.
Uppercase letters are clean and legible with rounded joins and simplified construction, while the lowercase introduces more personality through varied entry/exit shapes and occasional single-story forms. Numerals match the same friendly, hand-rendered feel, with rounded curves and uncomplicated silhouettes that align well with the letters.