Print Tilap 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children's, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, folksy, handmade feel, approachability, display impact, casual readability, rounded, bouncy, brushy, chunky, soft terminals.
A chunky, rounded hand-lettered print with subtly irregular stroke edges and gently varied proportions from glyph to glyph. Strokes feel brush- or marker-like, with soft, blunted terminals and occasional tapered joins that create a lively rhythm without becoming messy. Counters are generally open and generous, and curves dominate over sharp corners, producing a smooth, approachable silhouette. Capitals are compact and slightly uneven in width, while lowercase forms keep a relaxed structure with simple bowls, short ascenders/descenders, and consistently heavy presence.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and any design that benefits from an approachable handmade voice. It works well for children’s materials, crafts, cafés, and friendly retail branding, especially where short to medium text needs to feel personal and upbeat. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a handmade charm that reads as cheerful and lightly mischievous. Its bouncy shapes and soft endings give it a kid-friendly, craft-market energy while remaining clear enough for casual reading. The font feels conversational rather than polished, suggesting personality and spontaneity over formality.
The design appears intended to simulate confident hand-lettered print made with a broad pen or brush, prioritizing friendliness and immediacy. Its controlled irregularity suggests a goal of consistent readability while preserving the natural quirks of drawn letterforms. Overall, it aims to deliver an informal, personable display texture that feels human and inviting.
In text settings, the color is dense and attention-grabbing, with visible hand-drawn variation that adds character across repeated letters. Numerals follow the same rounded, brushy logic, with simple, sturdy forms suited to display use. The soft, slightly irregular outlines help prevent the heavy strokes from feeling rigid, keeping the texture lively in headlines and short paragraphs.