Print Iple 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, 'Amfibia' and 'Karibu' by ROHH, and 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, retro, energetic, casual, friendly, impact, handmade feel, motion, attention, playfulness, rounded, condensed, slanted, bouncy, chunky.
A compact, heavily weighted italic with a hand-drawn print feel and softly rounded corners. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with slightly uneven widths and a lively, bouncing rhythm that keeps the texture from feeling mechanical. Proportions are condensed with a tall lowercase presence, and forms show simplified geometry—open counters, short joins, and occasional wedge-like terminals—supporting quick, punchy recognition at display sizes.
Works best for short to medium display text where impact and motion are desirable—posters, headlines, stickers, packaging callouts, and brand marks for casual or sporty products. It can also serve for subheads or emphasis in layouts that need a bold, friendly accent, especially when set with generous tracking or in high-contrast color applications.
The overall tone is energetic and informal, reading like a bold marker or brushed sign style. It feels sporty and retro-leaning, with a friendly edge that suits playful, upbeat messaging rather than formal editorial work.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered print in a compact, slanted, high-impact style, prioritizing energy and presence over strict geometric precision. Its condensed width and strong weight suggest a focus on attention-grabbing display use in contemporary casual branding.
Uppercase shapes stay straightforward and compact, while the lowercase adds more personality through rounded bowls and subtly varied stroke endings. Numerals are thick and approachable, matching the same slanted, high-impact stance and keeping a consistent color across lines of text.