Print Hylan 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, quirky, approachability, handmade feel, informal clarity, playfulness, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft, organic.
A chunky, marker-like hand print with rounded terminals and softly irregular contours. Strokes stay broadly consistent, with gentle wobble and occasional swelling that reads as natural pressure rather than formal modulation. Letterforms are open and simplified, with roomy counters and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm; widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, giving the set an easy, handwritten cadence. The figures match the letters in weight and looseness, with simple, legible shapes and the same blunt, rounded finishing.
Works well for children’s content, playful packaging, casual posters, and upbeat social or marketing graphics where a friendly human touch is desirable. It’s especially effective in short headlines, labels, and callouts, and can also carry brief paragraphs when a relaxed, informal voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, leaning toward playful and informal. It feels conversational and spontaneous—more like a quick handwritten note or classroom poster than a polished brand voice. The mild unevenness adds charm and personality without tipping into messiness.
The design appears intended to mimic a bold felt-tip or marker hand print—casual, approachable, and quickly readable—while preserving enough consistency to function reliably in display text. Its rounded, simplified shapes suggest a goal of friendliness and immediacy over precision.
Capitals are tall and emphatic, while lowercase forms remain straightforward and highly readable, creating a clear, friendly hierarchy in mixed-case text. The design favors soft corners and generous spacing inside forms, which helps it hold up in longer pangram-style lines despite its hand-drawn texture.