Print Tykim 18 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade charm, informal clarity, playful tone, display impact, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, irregular.
A lively handwritten print with rounded terminals, softly squared curves, and a slightly uneven, drawn-by-hand rhythm. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, and counters are open enough to keep the forms readable despite the chunky weight. Proportions feel compact with a modest x-height and simple, single-storey lowercase shapes, while spacing and widths vary subtly to preserve an organic, informal texture.
Best suited for short to medium-length text where a friendly handmade voice is desired—children’s materials, playful headlines, casual posters, craft packaging, and greeting-card style messaging. It also works well for labels and social graphics where warmth and personality matter more than typographic precision.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a cheerful, kid-friendly character that feels conversational rather than formal. Its gentle irregularities and plump strokes give it a homemade, craft-like charm that reads as lighthearted and personable.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing handwritten presence with confident weight and clear, uncomplicated letterforms. Its goal is likely to add charm and approachability while staying legible in display sizes and simple copy.
Capitals are straightforward and sturdy, while the lowercase introduces more bounce and personality (notably in rounded letters and looped descenders). Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with friendly curves and slightly individualized silhouettes that emphasize informality over strict geometric consistency.