Print Hykas 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, approachability, handmade charm, fun emphasis, informal voice, youthful tone, rounded, blobby, bouncy, soft, chunky.
This typeface uses thick, rounded strokes with softly inflated terminals and minimal internal sharpness, creating a smooth, marker-like silhouette. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a lively, hand-drawn wobble in curves and joins that keeps repetition from feeling mechanical. Counters are generally open and generous for the weight, and the overall rhythm feels bouncy due to small shifts in width and stroke swelling across characters. Numerals follow the same soft, cartoonish construction, with compact shapes and friendly curves.
It works best for short-to-medium text where personality is more important than neutrality, such as children’s materials, playful posters, craft branding, snack or toy packaging, and cheerful social graphics. The weight and rounded shapes also suit labels, badges, and sticker-style titles where strong contrast against the background is needed.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a whimsical, kid-friendly energy that reads as informal and conversational. Its chunky, rounded forms suggest craft, play, and lighthearted humor rather than precision or restraint.
The design appears intended to mimic a casual, hand-lettered print style with a bold, soft-edged marker feel—prioritizing friendliness, immediacy, and visual charm over strict geometric consistency.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, rounded construction and a slightly uneven baseline feel that reinforces the handmade character. The heavy strokes and soft edges make the font stand out quickly, but the playful irregularity can become visually busy in dense settings.