Print Iknip 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, social media, playful, expressive, casual, hand-drawn, lively, handmade feel, high impact, energetic tone, informal voice, brushy, textured, angular, quirky, dynamic.
This font has a brisk, hand-drawn rhythm with brush-like strokes and visible tapering at terminals. Letterforms are compact and upright-to-slightly slanted, with narrow proportions and a tight, energetic spacing feel. Strokes show natural variability, including occasional thickened joins, sharp corners, and quick flicks, giving the outlines an intentionally imperfect, marker/brush-pen texture. Uppercase forms are prominent and gestural, while lowercase is simplified and compact, contributing to a punchy, high-contrast silhouette in running text.
It works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, titles, packaging callouts, labels, and social graphics where a hand-made feel is desirable. It can also suit playful branding accents and event or entertainment-themed materials when used with ample size and whitespace.
The overall tone is casual and spirited, with a spontaneous, handwritten character that reads as friendly and slightly mischievous. Its lively stroke energy and irregularities suggest an informal, personal voice rather than a polished corporate one.
The design appears intended to capture quick brush-lettering in a compact, high-energy style—prioritizing personality, momentum, and a handmade texture over strict geometric regularity. It aims to deliver bold presence and expressive motion in display typography.
In the samples, the font maintains a consistent hand-drawn personality while allowing noticeable letter-to-letter variation, which helps it feel organic. The narrow build and brisk terminals can make longer passages feel busy, but they also increase impact at display sizes.