Print Tykog 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, friendly, playful, folksy, casual, retro, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, cheerfulness, rounded, bouncy, soft, hand-drawn, chunky.
A compact, hand-drawn sans with heavy, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a lively baseline rhythm and subtly uneven curves that keep the texture organic rather than geometric. Counters are generally open and oval, joins are smooth, and several capitals show gently bulging bowls and softened corners. Numerals and punctuation match the same blunt, inked-in feel, producing a consistent, chunky color in text.
Well suited for short-to-medium headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a friendly, hand-made voice is desired. It can work in children’s or casual lifestyle contexts, social graphics, and display copy where strong, rounded forms need to stay legible at a distance. For body text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes due to its heavy overall color.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, home-made character that feels upbeat and conversational. Its soft edges and bouncy rhythm suggest informality and charm rather than precision, leaning toward a lighthearted, slightly retro craft sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-printed look with bold, rounded shapes that stay readable while adding personality. It prioritizes warmth and approachability through softened geometry, slight irregularity, and a consistent, inked marker-like presence.
In longer lines the dense stroke weight creates a strong typographic presence, while the narrow proportions help keep headlines compact. The mild irregularities read as intentional and add personality, especially at larger sizes where the hand-rendered texture becomes more apparent.