Print Hydas 15 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, hand-drawn, approachability, handmade feel, playfulness, informal branding, casual display, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, irregular.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with soft corners and subtly wobbly contours that preserve an organic marker-like feel. Strokes stay broadly even with little contrast, and terminals are blunted or slightly flared, giving forms a cushioned silhouette. Proportions are lively and inconsistent in a deliberate way—some letters are wider or more compact, bowls vary in size, and counters are open and slightly uneven—creating a bouncy rhythm across words. The lowercase is simple and readable with single-storey forms, while capitals are straightforward and generous, maintaining a cohesive, informal texture.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and branding moments where warmth and informality are desired—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, café or boutique signage, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also work for light editorial callouts or quotes when a friendly, hand-rendered texture is more important than typographic precision.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cheerful, doodled character that feels spontaneous rather than rigid. Its mild irregularities add personality and humor, suggesting an easygoing, kid-friendly voice without becoming messy.
The design appears intended to mimic a casual felt-tip/marker hand while staying legible and cohesive in continuous text. By emphasizing rounded forms, soft terminals, and controlled irregularity, it aims to deliver an approachable, characterful voice for playful display typography.
Round punctuation and a soft, heavy presence help it hold up well at display sizes. The numerals match the same hand-shaped logic, with plump curves and slightly uneven joins, keeping the set consistent in texture.