Print Ipko 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, branding, energetic, playful, gritty, casual, handmade, handmade feel, display impact, casual tone, movement, brushy, textured, chunky, slanted, bouncy.
A chunky, brush-pen style that leans forward with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline in feel, with organic swelling and tapering at terminals that suggests a loaded brush or marker. Edges are intentionally uneven and slightly ragged, producing a textured silhouette; counters are small and irregular, and curves look carved rather than geometric. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, handwritten rhythm while maintaining clear, legible letterforms.
This font works best for short to medium text where personality matters: posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, stickers, and casual branding. It’s especially effective when you want a hand-painted feel that remains readable at display sizes and in high-contrast applications.
The overall tone is informal and high-energy, with a handmade roughness that reads as bold and expressive rather than polished. It evokes quick signage, poster lettering, and spirited DIY graphics—confident, a bit gritty, and playful.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush lettering with visible texture and natural inconsistencies, prioritizing character and motion over typographic precision. It aims to deliver an approachable, handmade look that adds impact and immediacy to display typography.
Uppercase forms feel compact and punchy, while the lowercase keeps the same brushy weight and slant, helping text hold together as a cohesive, animated line. Numerals share the same irregular, painted construction, which supports a consistent voice across mixed text.