Print Rykuw 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, headlines, quotes, friendly, casual, handmade, approachable, lively, handwritten feel, display impact, casual tone, quick brush, brushy, rounded, compact, upright-leaning, bouncy.
A compact, right-leaning handwritten print with bold, brush-like strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show a consistent forward slant and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm, with strokes that thicken on curves and taper subtly at entries and exits. Counters are relatively small and shapes are simplified, giving the alphabet a dense, energetic texture. Capitals are strong and upright in presence while lowercase remains compact and quick, with tall ascenders and relatively restrained bowls contributing to an overall tight vertical color.
Well-suited for short to medium display settings where an informal, personal voice is desired—such as packaging labels, posters, social graphics, and quote-based layouts. It can also work for casual branding accents and pull quotes, where the bold stroke and compact shapes help maintain presence at moderate sizes.
The font reads as friendly and informal, evoking quick marker lettering and everyday handwritten notes. Its confident weight and steady slant add momentum, while the rounded finishing and simplified shapes keep the tone warm and approachable. The overall impression is lively and conversational rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-drawn brush lettering in an unconnected print style, prioritizing personality and speed over strict geometric refinement. Its compact proportions and assertive stroke weight suggest a goal of strong readability and impact in display contexts while maintaining a relaxed, handwritten character.
Spacing appears tight and the dark stroke weight creates a strong text color, especially in longer lines. Several forms show expressive brush modulation (notably on diagonals and curves), and the numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm, with simple, slightly angled construction for a cohesive set.