Print Tykaj 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, hand-lettered feel, approachability, casual display, friendly emphasis, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft terminals, irregular rhythm.
This font presents a hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals that suggest a marker or brush. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and stance, creating a lively rhythm while remaining clearly legible. Curves are generous and somewhat inflated, with compact counters and simplified shapes; joins and ends often swell subtly, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand feel. Numerals match the lettering with the same chunky, rounded construction and informal consistency.
It works well for cheerful display applications such as children’s titles, playful packaging, café or boutique signage, greeting cards, and social graphics. The thick strokes and rounded forms also suit short paragraphs or slogans where a friendly, handmade voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a spirited, bouncy cadence that reads as informal and human. Its quirky proportions and soft, blobby stroke endings give it a lighthearted, kid-friendly personality without becoming messy.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand lettering made with a broad felt-tip or brush pen, prioritizing charm and approachability over geometric precision. Its consistent heaviness and softened details aim to deliver strong visibility with an intentionally human, imperfect finish.
Capitals feel sturdy and headline-ready, while lowercase forms keep a casual, handwritten cadence; ascenders and descenders add visual bounce in text. Spacing appears open enough for comfortable reading in short passages, though the intentionally uneven stroke behavior keeps it expressive rather than strictly uniform.