Catching Print
Chart: Type A, B, and D Explained

If you've heard people talking about "Type A" or "Type D" in the context of catching print and had no idea what they meant, this is the page for you.

The catching print chart is a classification system created by TikTok dating coach Anwar White. It breaks down the visible outline in a man's pants into three categories based on size, shape, and where the bulge sits relative to the inseam. It's part anatomy lesson, part party trick, and entirely unscientific — but that hasn't stopped millions of people from memorizing it.

If you haven't already, read our explainer on what catching print actually means for the full backstory. This page is specifically about the chart and the three types.

The system is based on one thing: the inseam. That's the seam running along the inner leg of any pair of pants. Anwar White's argument is that by looking at where the outline starts and stops relative to this seam, you can estimate which "type" someone falls into.

He compares it to bra sizing — a quick visual shorthand that gives you a rough category, not an exact measurement. And just like bra sizing, it's more art than science.

There are three types in the chart: A, B, and D. You might notice there's no Type C. That's intentional — White skipped it, likely to make the "D" category feel more dramatic. Branding matters, even in bulge classification.

Type A is the smallest category in the chart. The defining feature is that the outline peaks above the mid-inseam — meaning the visible shape stops relatively high and close to the body.

In practical terms, this is the hardest type to spot. The print is subtle, sometimes barely visible at all, especially in darker fabrics or looser fits. White estimates that about 20% of men fall into this range, though he's the first to admit there's no clinical data backing any of these numbers.

The fun facts on TikTok for Type A tend to be... blunt. Phrases like "USB key energy" and "not even grey sweatpants can save him" come up a lot. The tone is brutal, but it's part of the comedy.

If you're practicing your eye, Type A is the tricky one. In our catching print quiz, this is the type people get wrong the most — usually by overestimating.

Type B is the most common type according to White's system. The outline peaks at the middle of the inseam or slightly below it. There's a clear, visible shape, but it's not dramatic.

White describes this as the "giving what it's supposed to give" category. It's the baseline. About 60% of men fall here, according to his (very unofficial) estimates. In TikTok comments, people tend to react to Type B with a respectful nod — not exciting, not disappointing, just solid.

For quiz purposes, Type B is the safe middle ground. When in doubt, it's the most statistically likely answer. But guessing B every time will only get you so far — to really score well on the daily quiz, you need to distinguish between the subtle differences that separate a B from an A or D.

This is the headline type. Type D is identified by an outline that is either flat and wrapped along the leg, or banana-shaped — forming a visible half-circle that extends well past the mid-inseam.

The name "Type D" is not a coincidence. White chose the letter for its obvious double meaning, and the TikTok audience ran with it. This is the type that gets the loudest reactions in videos, the most comments, and the most screenshot-and-send-to-group-chat energy.

In practical terms, Type D is the easiest to spot — when it's visible, it's unmistakable. The challenge is that certain men in this category can also "hide" in looser clothing, which is why some TikTokers describe D types as being able to "go stealth."

Worth noting: this is also the rarest category. If you're guessing Type D on every photo, you're almost certainly scoring lower than someone who reserves it for the obvious cases. The quiz is designed to teach you that restraint.

This is the most common pushback against the chart, and it's a fair one. The catching print system only measures what's visible at rest — what you see through pants in a normal, non-aroused state. Men who are "growers" (smaller at rest, larger when aroused) will consistently read as a lower type than their actual size.

White hasn't directly addressed this limitation in detail, but plenty of TikTok creators have. The general consensus is: catching print tells you about the print, not the full story. It's a snapshot, not a measurement.

This also applies to underwear. Boxer briefs compress differently than boxers. Some men deliberately choose underwear that minimizes visibility, while others... don't. The fabric of the outer pants matters too — thin grey sweatpants are basically a window, while dark denim is a wall.

Honestly? Not in any scientific sense. There's no peer-reviewed research on bulge typology. The inch ranges are rough estimates. The categories are broad enough that reasonable people could disagree on any given photo.

But that's kind of the point. The chart works as a shared language — a way for people to talk about something they were already noticing but didn't have words for. It turned an awkward glance into a structured conversation, and it gave TikTok a reason to make ten thousand videos about pants.

For what it's worth, we built the catching print quiz using the same A/B/D framework. It won't make you a scientist, but it will tell you whether your eye is better or worse than average. And based on early results, most people are worse than they think.