Print Tidew 15 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, book covers, kids, social media, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, bouncy, handmade feel, approachability, informal clarity, headline impact, rounded, brushy, monoline, soft, quirky.
A compact, hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and a subtly brushy texture. Letterforms are mostly unconnected and upright, with gently irregular curves, occasional tapered terminals, and slightly uneven stroke edges that reinforce a natural marker/brush feel. Proportions are narrow overall with variable widths per glyph, moderate apertures, and a lively rhythm created by small inconsistencies in bowls, counters, and curves. Capitals are simple and approachable; lowercase forms are simplified and legible, and numerals follow the same informal, rounded construction.
Well suited to cheerful headlines, packaging labels, posters, classroom materials, and children’s or family-oriented branding. It also works for short promotional copy in social graphics where a personable, hand-lettered feel is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, handmade personality. Its slightly quirky inconsistencies and soft corners keep it from feeling corporate, leaning instead toward friendly, craft-forward communication.
Likely designed to mimic casual hand-printing with the confidence of a bold marker: clear, friendly shapes with just enough irregularity to feel human. The narrow, compact build helps it fit longer words in limited space while still reading as expressive and informal.
The strong fill and compact spacing give it good presence at display sizes, while the organic stroke edges add character without heavy slant or exaggerated swashes. Rounded joins and soft terminals help maintain readability even with the thick strokes.