Print Rikih 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Balloon' by Bitstream, 'Balloon EF' by Elsner+Flake, and 'Balloon No2' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, headlines, logos, playful, friendly, bouncy, retro, casual, friendly display, hand-lettered feel, bold impact, youthful tone, rounded, soft, chunky, brushy, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded italic with a hand-drawn, brush-like construction. Strokes stay consistently thick with softened terminals and subtly swollen curves, giving the letterforms a cushioned, inked look. The slant is steady and the shapes are simplified and highly legible, with open counters and generous curves. Spacing feels lively and slightly uneven in an intentional way, contributing to a rhythmic, handmade texture across words and lines.
This font is well suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, product packaging, café menus, and social graphics where a friendly voice is desired. It works especially well for brands and projects aimed at family or youth audiences, and for headline settings that benefit from bold, rounded italics.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cheerful, slightly retro energy. Its chunky forms and gentle curves read as informal and welcoming, leaning toward a fun, cartoon-like voice rather than seriousness or precision.
The design appears intended to deliver an energetic, informal display voice with the warmth of hand lettering and the efficiency of simplified, consistent shapes. It prioritizes bold presence, quick readability, and a playful rhythm for branding and attention-grabbing titles.
Uppercase forms are compact and punchy, while lowercase adds more movement through rounded shoulders and looped descenders. Numerals match the same soft, thick style and maintain strong readability at display sizes.