Print Tikum 6 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, menus, social graphics, playful, friendly, handmade, lively, casual, approachability, attention, handmade charm, informal tone, bold voice, rounded, brushy, soft terminals, bouncy, organic.
A very heavy, narrow handwritten print with rounded strokes and gently tapered, brush-like terminals. The letterforms show a lively, uneven rhythm with subtle width fluctuation and slightly irregular curves that keep the texture human and informal. Counters are generally small due to the heavy weight, but remain open enough for short headlines; many joins and corners are softened, and curves dominate over sharp geometry. The uppercase is compact and vertical, while the lowercase leans into a more animated, bouncy structure with simple, single-storey forms and a tall, loopless feel in several letters.
Best suited for display use such as headlines, posters, packaging, and social media graphics where a bold, friendly handmade look is desired. It can also work well for menus, signage, and short callouts, but the dense weight and narrow proportions make it less ideal for long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is warm, playful, and approachable, like bold marker lettering used for casual notes, menus, or kid-friendly branding. Its chunky strokes and rounded forms create an upbeat, friendly voice that feels handmade rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold handwritten presence with a compact footprint, combining marker-like softness with energetic rhythm for attention-grabbing, informal typography.
The glyphs maintain consistent stroke heft across the set, with visible hand-drawn idiosyncrasies that add charm. Numerals match the letters’ rounded, brushy construction and read as informal and poster-like, supporting punchy emphasis in small amounts of text.