Print Ikkop 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, social media, energetic, playful, brushy, casual, urban, handmade feel, display impact, casual tone, fast lettering, spontaneous, textured, slanted, expressive, dry-brush.
A lively brush-drawn print with a consistent rightward slant and chunky, tapered strokes. Letterforms show hand-made irregularity and variable stroke edges, with occasional sharp terminals and ink-break textures that suggest quick marker or dry-brush pressure changes. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with simplified constructions and rounded counters; spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, written rhythm.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where a handmade voice is desirable—posters, event titles, product labels, social graphics, and casual branding marks. It can also work for pull quotes or signage where bold, expressive strokes help text stand out.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, conveying immediacy and personality rather than precision. Its brisk slant and bold, brushy forms give it a street-poster and handwritten-note attitude that feels friendly, confident, and a little rugged.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and texture of hand-lettered brush printing in a reusable font form, prioritizing character and impact over strict uniformity. Its slanted, compact shapes aim to read quickly while maintaining a distinctly human, energetic presence.
Capitals are assertive and headline-like, while lowercase remains highly legible but intentionally uneven in detail and stroke finish. Numerals match the same brush vocabulary, with rounded forms and occasional angular cuts that keep the set cohesive.