Print Hydis 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, stickers, playful, casual, quirky, friendly, handmade, handmade feel, casual display, playful tone, organic texture, approachability, blobby, chunky, rounded, wobbly, brushy.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with thick, rounded strokes and visibly uneven contours. Letterforms show a loose, brush/marker-like construction with soft corners, occasional swelling at terminals, and slight waviness in stems and bowls. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with irregular widths and a gently inconsistent baseline and cap rhythm that reinforces the handmade feel. Counters are often small and organic rather than geometric, and the overall texture reads as dense and inky at text sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, display headlines, packaging callouts, stickers, and playful branding where an organic, handmade texture is desirable. It can work in casual social graphics or classroom materials, while longer text will be more comfortable at larger sizes with ample leading.
The font conveys an informal, playful tone—more doodled than disciplined—suggesting spontaneity and approachability. Its bouncy rhythm and blobby silhouettes give it a lighthearted, kid-friendly energy that can also read slightly goofy or mischievous depending on color and setting.
The design appears intended to mimic quick hand lettering made with a thick marker or brush, prioritizing personality and visual texture over strict consistency. Its irregular, rounded forms aim to feel friendly and spontaneous, making it ideal for informal display typography.
Distinctive irregularities (uneven stroke edges, varied bowl sizes, and occasional lopsided curves) provide character but reduce precision, especially in tight settings. The heavy fills and small counters mean it benefits from generous spacing and moderate sizes where the forms can breathe.