Print Rikih 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, logos, playful, casual, friendly, punchy, retro, hand-lettered feel, high impact, approachability, expressive display, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
This font presents a heavy, brush-drawn look with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms lean forward with an energetic slant, and the rhythm feels bouncy due to irregular stroke edges and slightly uneven proportions typical of marker or brush writing. Counters are compact and often pinched by the dense stroke weight, while curves are full and smooth, giving the alphabet a cohesive, chunky silhouette. Overall spacing is moderately tight, supporting a strong, poster-like color on the page.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, cover art, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where its bold brush energy can carry the message. It can also work for casual logos or wordmarks when a friendly, hand-lettered voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a lively hand-made character that reads as informal and expressive. Its bold, rounded shapes create a confident, slightly nostalgic feel, suggesting fun messaging rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with a compact, energetic slant and a strong, inky presence. It prioritizes personality and impact over formality, aiming to deliver an expressive, handcrafted look that stays readable in display settings.
Uppercase and lowercase maintain a consistent forward motion and rounded construction, with simplified, highly legible numerals that match the same brushy texture. The dot on the lowercase “i” is prominent and rounded, reinforcing the casual, handwritten personality.