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Print Tidew 17 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.

Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, quotes, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, hand-lettered feel, casual display, friendly emphasis, energetic tone, brushy, rounded, bouncy, energetic, informal.

A lively handwritten print with a brush-pen feel, combining chunky strokes with softly tapered terminals. The letterforms lean forward with a quick, gestural rhythm and noticeably rounded joins, giving lines a smooth, slightly bouncy texture. Proportions are compact with relatively tall ascenders and descenders, and widths fluctuate from glyph to glyph in a natural, hand-drawn way; counters stay open and legible even in the heavier strokes.

This font works best for short-to-medium display text where an informal, handmade character is desirable—posters, packaging callouts, social media graphics, greeting cards, and quote treatments. It can also serve as a friendly accent font paired with a neutral sans for body copy.

The overall tone is upbeat and personable—more like a confident marker note than a polished script. Its forward slant and springy curves add momentum, while the rounded shapes keep it warm and non-intimidating.

The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering in a clean, unconnected print style, emphasizing speed, warmth, and visibility at display sizes. It prioritizes personality and rhythm over strict uniformity to preserve an authentic handwritten feel.

Capitals are bold and attention-getting, while the lowercase keeps an easy, conversational flow; together they create a strong headline voice without looking formal. Numerals share the same rounded, brushy construction, matching the alphabet well for casual display settings.