Print Ikdab 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, branding, casual, friendly, energetic, playful, handmade, hand-lettered feel, casual display, friendly tone, lively emphasis, brushed, slanted, rounded, lively, informal.
A lively, hand-drawn italic with brush-like stroke modulation and slightly uneven contours that keep the texture organic. Letterforms are narrow overall with compact spacing, rounded turns, and soft, tapered terminals that suggest quick pen or brush movement. Curves and diagonals carry a consistent forward slant, while bowls and counters stay fairly open for readability in short text. The caps are simple and upright in structure but retain the same handwritten rhythm and softened edges as the lowercase.
Works well for short to medium headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and brand accents where an informal handwritten voice is desired. It can also serve social graphics or display-sized quotes, especially when a friendly, energetic tone is more important than strict typographic uniformity.
The font reads as casual and personable, with a spirited, conversational tone. Its slanted momentum and brushy terminals add energy and a bit of spontaneity, making it feel approachable rather than formal or technical.
Likely designed to mimic quick, confident hand lettering in a clean, repeatable way—capturing brush/marker character while staying legible and consistent enough for display typography.
The rhythm is intentionally irregular in small details (stroke edges, joins, and terminal finishing), which helps it feel authentically handmade. Numerals match the letterforms with the same slant and rounded, brush-formed shapes, keeping a cohesive voice across mixed copy.