Print Polip 6 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logotypes, lively, retro, expressive, friendly, dramatic, expressive display, brush lettering, retro flavor, headline impact, handmade feel, brushed, calligraphic, slanted, tapered, swashy.
A slanted, high-contrast display face with a brush-and-pen feel, combining thick teardrop-like strokes with hairline connections and tapered terminals. Letterforms show a lively, slightly irregular rhythm and variable stroke widths, with rounded joins and occasional wedge-like serifs created by the brush taper. Curves are generous and elastic (notably in bowls and numerals), while verticals and diagonals lean consistently, producing a fast, forward motion. Spacing feels open enough for short text, though the energetic shapes and strong contrast make it read most confidently at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from an expressive, hand-drawn italic presence. It works well for short phrases, menu headers, event promotions, and retro-themed identities where energetic contrast and brushy texture are an asset. For longer reading, it’s most effective in brief blocks or emphasized callouts rather than extended body copy.
The overall tone is playful and flamboyant, with a vintage advertising energy and an informal, hand-rendered confidence. The bold swells and sharp tapers add drama, while the rounded forms keep it approachable rather than formal. It suggests motion, personality, and a slightly theatrical flair.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, confident brush lettering in a repeatable print font: bold strokes for impact, fine hairlines for sparkle, and a consistent slant to keep the line moving. Its stylized curves and tapered ends aim to deliver a distinctive, display-forward voice rather than strict typographic neutrality.
Uppercase forms lean toward classic italic capitals with simplified, brush-made terminals, while the lowercase has a more handwritten cadence and occasional swash-like details (such as the flowing descenders and angled entry strokes). Numerals are curvy and stylized, matching the same thick–thin behavior and maintaining a cohesive, poster-ready texture.