Print Tykoy 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, crafts, playful, friendly, handmade, quirky, retro, informality, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, compact, chunky.
A compact, hand-drawn print with thick, slightly uneven strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are simplified and sturdy, with a lively, bouncy baseline feel and small, organic irregularities that keep the texture informal. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and curves tend toward soft ovals rather than rigid geometry, giving the alphabet a smooth, approachable silhouette. Numerals and capitals match the same chunky, rounded construction, producing a cohesive, poster-like rhythm in text.
Works best for short to medium-length display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and playful branding. It also fits children’s materials, crafts, and casual signage where a friendly, hand-lettered voice is desirable and strong presence at larger sizes is an advantage.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a casual “marker on paper” personality that feels warm rather than strict. Its slightly quirky proportions and softened shapes add a lighthearted, retro-leaning charm suited to informal messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-rendered print style that feels bold and personable, prioritizing warmth and character over precision. Its compact, rounded construction suggests a focus on cheerful display use where a friendly, slightly quirky tone helps the text stand out.
The spacing and shapes favor display clarity over typographic restraint, with noticeable personality in curves and joins that reads as intentionally handmade. In longer lines, the consistent heaviness creates strong color on the page, while the subtle irregularities keep it from feeling mechanical.