Print Gokug 7 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, book covers, playful, quirky, handmade, retro, expressiveness, personality, informality, impact, bouncy, organic, rounded, inky, irregular.
A compact, upright-leaning handwritten print with tall, condensed proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes feel inked and slightly blobby, with rounded terminals and subtle wobble that suggests quick, confident drawing rather than mechanical construction. Curves are soft and swollen in places, counters are small, and spacing varies slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, hand-shaped texture. The overall silhouette stays consistent while preserving natural irregularities in width and stroke swelling.
This font is best suited to display roles such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, and brand marks that benefit from a handmade, characterful presence. It performs especially well in short lines, captions, and punchy phrases where its irregular ink texture can be appreciated without compromising readability.
The tone is friendly and mischievous, with a casual, cartoony energy that reads as approachable rather than formal. Its condensed, springy shapes add a sense of motion and personality, giving text a humorous, offbeat flavor reminiscent of handmade signage or playful display lettering.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-drawn marker or brush lettering in a condensed format, offering strong visual impact while keeping a light, humorous personality. It prioritizes expressive texture and distinctive silhouettes over strict uniformity, making it a natural fit for informal, attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a similar narrow, vertical stance, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive. Numerals follow the same inky, rounded construction, with simple, legible forms that keep the overall voice consistent in headlines and short bursts of copy.