Print Kykus 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mancino' by JCFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, approachability, display impact, casual tone, playfulness, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, cartoonish.
A chunky, rounded print style with thick, brush-like strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a lively, hand-drawn irregularity in curves, joins, and stroke endings that keeps the texture informal without becoming messy. Counters tend to be small and rounded, and the overall rhythm is bouncy, with subtle inconsistencies in width and stroke flow that reinforce a handmade feel. Numerals match the same soft, bold presence, with simplified shapes and gentle curves.
Best suited for attention-grabbing headlines, posters, playful branding, packaging, and craft-oriented graphics where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It also works well for short UI labels, stickers, and social graphics, especially when set with ample size and breathing room.
The font reads upbeat and approachable, like quick marker lettering used for labels, posters, or kid-friendly messaging. Its warm irregularity and soft corners create a conversational tone that feels humorous and energetic rather than formal or technical.
Designed to emulate confident marker or brush print lettering—bold enough to be immediately legible, but irregular enough to feel personal and fun. The goal appears to be an informal display face that adds warmth and character to short-form text.
Spacing appears generous for such heavy strokes, helping maintain clarity in short phrases, though the dense interiors and rounded counters suggest it will look best at medium to large sizes. The forms stay mostly vertical and steady, with the hand-drawn character coming through in the stroke wobble and varied terminal shapes.