Print Hykom 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, kids branding, playful, friendly, casual, retro, lively, add personality, boost warmth, create impact, feel handmade, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy, chunky, brushy.
A heavy, right-leaning hand style with rounded forms and soft, slightly irregular stroke edges that suggest a marker or brush-pen texture. Curves are generously inflated and corners are blunted, giving the letterforms a chunky, cushioned feel. Proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, with a lively rhythm and a slightly “bouncy” baseline in running text. Counters are compact but open enough to keep shapes recognizable, and the overall silhouette reads as smooth and continuous despite the informal, drawn character.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where warmth and personality are desirable. It also fits playful branding and kid-focused materials, and can work for subheads or emphasis in editorial layouts when used sparingly.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with an informal, personable energy that feels conversational rather than formal. Its rounded weight and lively slant add a cheerful, retro-leaning flavor that suits fun, human-centered messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, handwritten voice with strong display presence—combining a brush/marker feel with rounded, simplified forms for quick recognition and a friendly, energetic tone.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent soft, brushy construction, with single-storey lowercase forms and simplified shapes that prioritize character over strict uniformity. Numerals are similarly rounded and sturdy, matching the font’s friendly, hand-drawn texture and maintaining strong presence at display sizes.