Print Rykub 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, branding, energetic, casual, friendly, expressive, youthful, handmade feel, display impact, casual tone, brush lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, punchy, informal.
A lively brush-pen style with smooth, rounded terminals and subtly tapered strokes that suggest a quick, confident hand. The letters lean forward with a consistent slant and show irregular, organic stroke edges rather than rigid geometry. Forms are compact and slightly bouncy, with simplified bowls and counters that keep the texture dense and graphic, especially in all-caps. Numerals follow the same painted rhythm, with soft curves and slightly uneven widths that reinforce the handmade feel.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, cover art, packaging callouts, and social-media graphics where a handmade voice is desirable. It also works well for branding accents and display copy, especially when set with generous line spacing and room to breathe.
The font reads upbeat and personable, like marker lettering on packaging or a hand-lettered headline. Its forward motion and bold, brushy presence give it a spirited, conversational tone rather than a formal or technical one.
Designed to emulate fast, brush-written print lettering with a confident, contemporary feel. The emphasis appears to be on punchy display presence and an approachable handmade tone, prioritizing character and motion over strict regularity.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive brush rhythm, and the overall spacing creates a dark, energetic text color in longer lines. The slant and tight interiors can make small sizes feel busy, while larger settings emphasize the expressive stroke shapes and hand-drawn character.