Print Ikkiw 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, friendly, casual, lively, retro, warm, handwritten feel, expressive display, approachable tone, quick rhythm, brushy, looped, rounded, swashy, dynamic.
A slanted, brush-script style with connected-looking cursive construction and a steady rightward rhythm. Strokes show tapered entries and exits with rounded terminals, and the overall color is dark and even despite subtle stroke modulation. Letterforms mix open counters with occasional looped descenders (notably in g, j, y), and capitals feature gentle swashes and angled, calligraphic joins. Spacing is moderately loose for a script, helping keep the flowing shapes legible in longer lines.
This face works best for short-to-medium display text where its flowing, handwritten character can be appreciated—logos, boutique branding, packaging, poster headlines, and social graphics. It can also suit invitations and casual editorial pull quotes when set with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing.
The font reads personable and upbeat, with a hand-done confidence that feels informal and inviting. Its brisk slant and brushy terminals add energy, while the rounded forms keep the tone approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a natural, brush-written script impression with consistent proportions and a lively, polished rhythm, balancing expressiveness with readability for modern display typography.
Capitals are prominent and slightly more decorative than the lowercase, making initial caps stand out well in titles. Numerals follow the same slanted, handwritten logic, with smooth curves and a consistent baseline behavior that suits display use.