Print Tugis 16 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, headlines, greeting cards, playful, handmade, storybook, retro, friendly, hand-lettered feel, approachability, whimsy, casual display, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, ink-like, quirky.
A casual, hand-drawn print with softly rounded forms and subtly irregular stroke behavior. Letters show gentle swelling and tapering that mimics marker or brush pressure, with blunted terminals and occasional flicked ends. Proportions are lively and slightly uneven, producing a bouncy baseline rhythm; curves are generous, counters are open, and joins feel organic rather than geometric. Capitals are simple and readable, while lowercase forms lean toward single-storey, note-like constructions with compact ascenders and descenders.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a friendly, crafted voice is desired—such as book covers, posters, labels, menu headings, classroom materials, and greeting card copy. It can also add personality to branding accents and social graphics, especially at larger sizes where the soft terminals and stroke modulation read clearly.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like informal signage or children’s book lettering. Its slight quirks and buoyant spacing give it an approachable, cheerful feel without becoming overly messy.
The design appears intended to capture the look of neat, hand-lettered print—prioritizing approachability, readability, and a lightly whimsical rhythm suitable for informal communication.
The font’s shapes favor roundness and legibility, with clear digit forms and a consistent hand-rendered texture across the set. Some glyphs show mild idiosyncrasies in width and terminal treatment, adding charm and reinforcing the hand-made character.