Print Rykem 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, cafés, invitations, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, handmade feel, casual display, brush lettering, friendly tone, high energy, brushy, rounded, bouncy, textured, energetic.
A casual brush-pen style with thick, rounded strokes and subtly ragged edges that suggest dry-brush texture. Letterforms lean consistently forward with a lively baseline and slightly bouncy rhythm, mixing smooth curves with occasional sharp flick terminals. Proportions feel compact with tall ascenders and descenders, and the overall color is dark and even, with only small variations where strokes taper at joins or endpoints.
Works well for short to medium lines where a handmade voice is desirable—posters, product packaging, café menus, event invitations, and social graphics. It is especially effective at display sizes where the brush texture and lively slant remain clear.
The font reads warm and approachable, with an energetic, handwritten confidence. Its loose construction and brushy texture create an informal, personable tone suited to upbeat messaging rather than formal or corporate settings.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering with a consistent forward motion and bold presence, prioritizing personality and immediacy over precision. It aims to deliver an informal, friendly headline hand that feels human and spontaneous.
Capitals are simplified and punchy, while lowercase forms keep a handwritten spontaneity with occasional unevenness that adds charm. Numerals match the same brush rhythm, and overall spacing feels tight and conversational, reinforcing a quick, note-like feel.