Print Kyder 1 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry and 'Bouncer' by Fenotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, children’s, packaging, stickers, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, youthful, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, playfulness, rounded, soft, bouncy, chunky, cartoonish.
A compact, heavy handwritten print with soft, rounded terminals and a consistently thick stroke that reads like marker lettering. Forms are tall and condensed with slightly irregular curves and gently uneven joins, giving the alphabet a lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Counters are small and rounded, apertures tend to be tight, and many letters show subtle swelling and tapering at bends rather than sharp corners. Overall spacing is snug, creating a dense texture that stays legible while emphasizing bold silhouette over fine detail.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and cheerful brand moments where a hand-drawn feel is desirable. It also works well for children’s materials and casual signage, especially at larger sizes where its tight apertures and dense weight have room to breathe.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a humorous, cartoon-like warmth. Its bouncy proportions and rounded shapes feel informal and personable, leaning toward kid-friendly and lighthearted messaging rather than serious or restrained typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable handwritten presence that feels spontaneous and human, while remaining clean enough for repeatable display use. Its condensed, rounded construction prioritizes strong silhouettes and a playful voice for friendly, informal communication.
Capitals and lowercase share a cohesive, simplified construction, with single-storey lowercase forms and minimal contrast that keep the texture uniform. Numerals follow the same soft, chunky logic, maintaining the font’s friendly, hand-rendered character across mixed-content settings.