Print Tygay 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, children’s design, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, handmade, handmade warmth, casual readability, playful display, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, informal.
A lively, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and smooth curves. Letterforms are mostly upright with a gently irregular rhythm, showing subtle wobble and brush/marker-like modulation in stroke endings. Counters are open and friendly, terminals are softened rather than sharp, and proportions vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade feel. Spacing appears generous and readable, with consistent stroke heft across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
This font suits short-to-medium text where a friendly, informal voice is desired—packaging callouts, posters, greeting cards, classroom materials, and social media graphics. It also works well for headlines, signage, and display text that benefits from a handmade, approachable look.
The overall tone is warm, playful, and conversational—more like neat handwriting with a marker than a formal display face. Its bouncy shapes and soft terminals give it a kid-friendly, upbeat personality without feeling overly decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker handwriting in a clean, readable print form. It prioritizes warmth and personality through rounded geometry and slight natural irregularities while maintaining straightforward, legible shapes for everyday display use.
Capitals are simple and rounded with minimal embellishment, while lowercase forms keep a clear, single-storey, handwritten sensibility. Numerals match the same chunky, soft construction, making mixed text feel cohesive and informal.