Print Rikek 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, retro, punchy, hand-lettered feel, display impact, approachability, informal branding, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft, chunky.
A chunky, brush-like script with a consistent rightward slant and smoothly rounded terminals. Strokes are heavy and mostly monoline in feel, with subtle swelling at curves that suggests a marker or brush. Letterforms are compact with generous curves and slightly irregular widths, creating a lively rhythm without looking messy. Counters are small and teardrop-like in several glyphs, and the numerals follow the same soft, slanted, bold construction for a cohesive set.
Works best for short display copy where a friendly, energetic voice is needed—such as packaging, café or retail signage, posters, and social media graphics. It’s well-suited to logos or lockups that want a hand-lettered feel, and it can handle brief emphasis lines in branding systems when given enough spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a hand-drawn energy that feels informal and warm. Its bouncy curves and bold presence give it a nostalgic, sign-painter vibe suited to cheerful, attention-getting messages rather than formal communication.
The letterforms appear designed to mimic confident marker/brush handwriting with a polished consistency, prioritizing bold readability and a cheerful, informal character. Its simplified curves and strong slant aim to deliver impact quickly while retaining a handcrafted personality.
The design favors smooth, continuous shapes and simplified details, which keeps texture even in longer lines of text. The strong slant and compact counters can make tight settings feel dense, so it benefits from comfortable tracking and line spacing when used in paragraphs.