Print Tygay 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, kids content, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, lively, handmade feel, friendly tone, casual display, approachable branding, rounded, brushy, hand-drawn, bouncy, soft terminals.
A casual, hand-drawn print with rounded forms and brush-like stroke modulation. Letter shapes are slightly slanted with uneven, organic curvature and softly tapered terminals, giving the linework a marker/brush feel rather than a rigid monoline. Proportions are compact and bouncy, with open counters and simplified construction that stays consistent across the set while preserving small irregularities typical of handwriting. Numerals and capitals follow the same informal rhythm, with smooth arcs, blunt joins, and occasional stroke swelling that adds texture and warmth.
Works well for short to medium text where a warm, informal personality is desired—such as packaging callouts, posters, social graphics, invitations, and display lines in editorial or lifestyle contexts. It’s especially effective for projects aimed at a friendly, youthful, or handcrafted aesthetic.
The overall tone is friendly and playful, reading as spontaneous and personable rather than polished or corporate. Its lively rhythm and soft shapes suggest an upbeat, informal voice suited to cheerful messaging and lighthearted branding.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand lettering in a clean, unconnected print style, balancing legibility with an expressive, brushy texture. It aims to provide a ready-made casual voice for display and emphasis without feeling overly decorative.
Spacing and letterfit feel naturally loose, supporting an airy, conversational texture in longer lines. The forms favor readability over calligraphic complexity, keeping shapes recognizable while retaining a distinctly hand-made character.