Print Tybuf 14 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, labels, playful, hand-drawn, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade feel, friendly display, space-saving, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy, compact, whimsical.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with softly rounded strokes and gently irregular outlines that keep the texture lively without sacrificing legibility. The forms are tall and condensed overall, with narrow counters and simplified construction. Terminals tend to be blunted or slightly bulbous, curves are smooth, and joins feel organic rather than mechanically consistent. Spacing reads fairly tight and rhythmic, giving lines a dense, upbeat color on the page.
Works well for short-to-medium display settings where a friendly, informal presence is desired: headlines, posters, book covers, product packaging, labels, and social graphics. It can also suit kid-oriented materials or playful branding, especially where narrow lettering helps fit more text into limited space.
The font conveys an approachable, lighthearted tone—more doodled than formal—suggesting warmth and humor. Its narrow, bouncy proportions and slightly uneven stroke edges create a casual voice that feels personable and handmade.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, marker-like hand printing with a controlled, condensed silhouette—balancing an informal handmade character with clear, readable shapes for attention-grabbing display use.
Uppercase characters are especially tall and compact, while lowercase shows simple, storybook-like shapes (single-storey a, rounded bowls, and a lively, slightly looped feel in letters like g, y, and j). Numerals match the same condensed, rounded build, keeping the overall texture consistent in mixed text.