Print Hymus 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, cheerful, handmade feel, approachability, informal tone, playful display, rounded, bulbous terminals, soft curves, ink-like, bouncy baseline.
This font presents informal, hand-drawn letterforms with rounded, slightly irregular strokes and softly swollen terminals that suggest marker or brush-pen pressure. Curves dominate over hard corners, and many glyphs show gentle wobble and small asymmetries, creating a lively rhythm. Proportions vary from character to character, with broad bowls and compact counters; the overall spacing feels open and breathable in text. Numerals and capitals follow the same drawn, slightly uneven construction, reinforcing a consistent handwritten texture across the set.
It works best for short to medium-length copy where a casual, personable voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful posters, craft branding, or friendly packaging. Use it for headlines, captions, and featured phrases where the handwritten texture can be part of the visual identity.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, kid-friendly energy that feels personal and homemade rather than polished or corporate. Its bouncy shapes and relaxed consistency convey spontaneity and friendliness, making it well-suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a soft marker feel, prioritizing friendliness and character over strict typographic regularity. It aims to deliver an informal print style that reads clearly while retaining a distinctly human, drawn quality.
In running text, the irregular stroke edges and varying character widths create a natural hand-rendered cadence. The forms remain clear at display sizes, with distinctive silhouettes that emphasize charm over strict geometric uniformity.