Print Hikay 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Chubbet Distended' by Emboss, 'Favela' by Machalski, 'NeoGram' and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, cartoon, approachability, humor, nostalgia, impact, casualness, rounded, bouncy, bulbous, soft corners, irregular.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft corners and subtly uneven, hand-drawn contours. Strokes feel inflated and blobby, with mild internal tapering and occasional pinched joints that create a lively rhythm. Counters are generally compact and rounded, and terminals often end in gentle, flattened curves rather than crisp cuts. Overall proportions are broad and squat, with slightly inconsistent widths and a buoyant baseline feel that reinforces an informal, drawn-by-hand character.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster titles, product packaging, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, labels, and social graphics where a friendly, comic tone is desired; for longer text, its dense counters and strong weight will be more effective at larger sizes with ample spacing.
The font reads cheerful and approachable, with a humorous, cartoon-like warmth. Its chunky silhouettes and bouncy irregularity evoke casual signage and retro novelty lettering, prioritizing personality over strict precision.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-drawn display voice with maximum visual presence. Its rounded construction and controlled irregularities aim to feel personable and fun while remaining legible in bold, attention-grabbing settings.
Uppercase forms are bold and stable with simplified geometry, while lowercase introduces more character through rounded bowls and soft, quirky joins. Numerals are equally weighty and friendly, with exaggerated curves and compact apertures that keep them visually consistent with the letters.