Print Tykay 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, invitations, social media, playful, casual, friendly, hand-drawn, quirky, handmade feel, friendly display, casual tone, lively texture, approachable branding, rounded, inky, soft, irregular, bouncy.
A hand-drawn print face with thick, rounded strokes and lightly irregular contours that mimic marker or brush-pen pressure. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with simplified geometry, soft terminals, and occasional tapered joins that create an inky, organic edge. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, producing a lively rhythm; counters are generally open and generous, keeping the bold shapes readable in words. Capitals and lowercase share a consistent, informal construction, with single-storey forms and minimal ornamentation.
Well-suited for attention-grabbing display work such as posters, packaging, labels, and social graphics where a friendly, handmade voice is desired. It can also work for invitations, greeting cards, and kid-oriented or craft-themed branding, especially in short to medium text settings where its lively texture adds charm.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a slightly quirky, doodled character that feels conversational rather than formal. Its bouncy texture and uneven stroke behavior suggest spontaneity and human presence, lending an upbeat, handmade personality to headlines and short copy.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of casual hand lettering while remaining coherent and legible across a full basic Latin set and numerals. Its narrow, bold forms prioritize impact and personality, aiming for an informal, approachable look that feels drawn rather than mechanically constructed.
The texture becomes more apparent in continuous text, where the slight wobble and variable spacing create a distinctive hand-lettered cadence. Numerals follow the same rounded, informal style and feel designed to blend seamlessly with the letters rather than stand apart.