Print Nykav 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, quotes, social graphics, casual, expressive, personal, energetic, friendly, handwritten realism, casual tone, expressive display, quick note feel, brushy, slanted, textured, loose, dynamic.
A lively handwritten print style with a consistent rightward slant and brush-like stroke behavior. Strokes show moderate contrast and subtle texture, with tapered terminals and occasional thickened downstrokes that suggest a quick, pressure-sensitive tool. Letterforms are narrow and upright-leaning in their structure but drawn with flexible widths, producing an uneven, human rhythm rather than strict geometric regularity. Curves are open and slightly angular in places, and counters tend to be modest, contributing to a compact, sketchy silhouette.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a handmade voice is desirable: display lines, posters, packaging accents, pull quotes, and social or editorial graphics. It can also work for informal branding elements or titles where a brisk, brushy texture adds personality, while very small sizes may reduce clarity due to the textured stroke edges and compact proportions.
The overall tone feels informal and personal, like quick notes or a bold marker annotation. Its energetic, slightly rough edges read as spontaneous and approachable rather than polished or ceremonial, giving text a conversational, handmade character.
Designed to emulate fast, natural handwriting with a brush-pen feel—prioritizing personality, momentum, and a human rhythm over strict uniformity. The consistent slant and textured stroke endings aim to deliver an expressive, casual voice that stays readable in display settings.
Uppercase forms are legible and straightforward while still showing hand-drawn variation, and the lowercase maintains the same brisk, slanted cadence. Numerals match the lettering with similarly tapered strokes and casual proportions, helping mixed text feel cohesive.