Print Ekrey 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album covers, grunge, playful, handmade, rugged, bold, handmade impact, rough texture, casual display, diy character, brushy, blobby, rounded, textured, uneven.
A heavy, hand-drawn print face with compact proportions and chunky strokes that swell and taper subtly like a loaded marker or dry brush. Letterforms are simplified and rounded, with irregular edges, occasional nicks, and uneven stroke terminals that create a textured silhouette. Counters tend to be small and soft, and the overall rhythm is lively and slightly wobbly, with noticeable glyph-to-glyph variation that reinforces the handmade look.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, event flyers, bold headings, product labels, and punchy social graphics. It also works well for branding moments that want a handmade or gritty feel, especially when paired with a cleaner sans or serif for longer text.
The font conveys an energetic, scrappy personality—casual and a bit messy in an intentional way. Its dense, inked shapes feel friendly and DIY, with a gritty edge that can read as rebellious or streetwise depending on context.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering made with a thick marker or brush, prioritizing texture and personality over precision. Its consistent heaviness and irregular outlines suggest a deliberate effort to feel organic, casual, and impactful in display settings.
At text sizes the tight counters and rough contours can reduce clarity, while at display sizes the texture and bounce become the main character. The numerals and capitals share the same chunky, irregular construction, keeping the tone consistent across mixed copy.