Print Ikkiw 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, promotions, energetic, informal, sporty, friendly, retro, attention, motion, personality, display, forward-leaning, compact, pen-like, tapered, rounded.
The design is a bold, right-leaning print style with compact proportions and a lively handwritten rhythm. Strokes show a subtle contrast and gently tapered terminals, suggesting pen-like pressure without becoming calligraphic. Curves are smooth and slightly condensed, while joins and counters stay open enough to keep words readable at larger sizes. Overall spacing and letterfit feel tight and cohesive, reinforcing the fast, slanted flow across a line.
It works best for headlines, branding accents, packaging, posters, and social graphics where a lively, informal voice is desired. It can also suit signage or promotional materials that benefit from a fast, sporty tone. For long passages, it is likely most effective in short bursts (subheads, pull quotes, captions) where its slanted energy remains comfortable to read.
This font conveys an energetic, informal tone with a confident forward motion. Its brisk slant and punchy weight give it a sporty, upbeat feel that reads as friendly rather than formal, with a touch of retro display flair.
The font appears designed to add motion and personality to short text, using a strong slant and sturdy strokes to create immediate emphasis. It prioritizes expressive, handwritten-like immediacy while maintaining consistent construction for repeatable, typographic use.
Uppercase forms are assertive and streamlined, while lowercase letters maintain a flowing, handwritten cadence without connecting. The numerals follow the same slanted, weighted style, with rounded shapes and clear differentiation suitable for display-oriented settings.