Print Tykis 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, children’s media, labels, playful, friendly, casual, approachable, quirky, approachability, informality, readability, handmade feel, cheerfulness, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, monoline, bouncy.
A rounded, monoline hand-drawn print style with chunky strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms lean on simple geometry—oval bowls, open counters, and gently irregular curves—creating an even, friendly rhythm without connecting strokes. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with short ascenders/descenders and a steady baseline feel despite subtle hand-made wobble. Capitals are straightforward and sturdy, while lowercase forms keep a casual, simplified construction suited to quick reading.
Works best for short-to-medium text at display sizes where its rounded shapes and hand-drawn texture can be appreciated—such as packaging, labels, posters, classroom materials, children’s content, and casual social graphics. It can also serve for friendly UI headings or signage where an approachable tone matters more than strict formality.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a playful, kid-friendly energy that feels homemade rather than mechanical. Its soft corners and bouncy shapes suggest friendliness and ease, making it well-suited to lighthearted messaging and approachable branding.
Likely designed to provide a clean, readable hand-printed look that feels personable and fun while maintaining consistent stroke weight and simple construction for dependable reproduction across common design contexts.
Distinctive rounded joins and slightly uneven curve tension contribute to the hand-rendered character while staying consistent enough for paragraph-style sample text. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic and remain clear at display sizes.