Print Tykob 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, book covers, playful, friendly, retro, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, headline impact, whimsy, rounded, bouncy, compact, soft terminals, irregular rhythm.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with sturdy strokes and gently rounded corners. Letterforms show subtle irregularities in width and curvature, creating a lively rhythm while remaining consistently constructed. Bowls are small and fairly closed, counters are tight, and terminals tend to blunt or softly taper rather than end sharply. Proportions feel condensed with slightly varied character widths, and the overall color on the page is dark and even, suited to display sizes.
This font works best where an informal, attention-getting voice is needed: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, and kid-friendly or craft-oriented branding. It can also serve short pull quotes or labels where texture and personality matter more than long-form readability.
The tone is casual and approachable, with a lightly retro, cartoon-like charm. Its bouncy shapes and imperfect, human feel suggest warmth and humor rather than formality, making it read as expressive and personable.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-rendered, friendly display look that feels made-by-hand but still organized enough for clear, repeatable setting. Its condensed proportions and bold presence suggest a focus on fitting expressive headlines into limited space while maintaining a playful, approachable tone.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple, poster-like silhouettes, while lowercase adds more character through uneven joins, compact counters, and occasional exaggerated curves. Numerals follow the same rounded, drawn aesthetic, keeping a cohesive, informal voice across letters and figures.