Print Nykav 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social graphics, quotes, casual, expressive, brushed, energetic, friendly, handmade feel, brush texture, casual display, fast writing, dry brush, textured, organic, slanted, painterly.
This font presents an informal, brush-written print style with a consistent rightward slant and a lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes show clear pressure variation and dry-brush texture, with tapered entries, slightly blunted terminals, and occasional rough edges that mimic ink drag. Letterforms are compact and generally tall in proportion, with tight counters and a somewhat irregular baseline that reinforces the handmade feel. Shapes remain legible but intentionally uneven, with small variations in stroke curvature and join behavior from glyph to glyph.
It works best for short to medium-length copy where a handcrafted, energetic voice is desired—such as posters, event promos, packaging accents, social media graphics, and pull quotes. The textured strokes and narrow proportions help it stay impactful in display settings, while still remaining readable in brief paragraphs at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is spontaneous and personal, like quick marker or brush lettering used for notes, packaging callouts, or energetic headlines. Its slightly scratchy texture reads as authentic and human rather than polished, giving text an approachable, crafty character. The slant and sharp, fast strokes add momentum and a sense of immediacy.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering with visible texture and pressure changes, balancing legibility with expressive, human irregularities. It aims to deliver an informal display voice that feels handwritten and dynamic rather than typographically rigid.
Capitals lean toward bold, gestural constructions with prominent diagonal strokes, while lowercase forms are simpler and more compact, maintaining readability despite the textured stroke edges. Numerals share the same brisk, brushed treatment and feel consistent in color and movement across a line of text.