Print Yiki 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, social media, brushy, energetic, casual, expressive, playful, handmade feel, dynamic display, casual voice, analog texture, dry brush, textured, tapered, angular, bouncy.
A compact, right-leaning handprint with dry-brush texture and visibly tapered stroke endings. Forms are narrow and upright in structure but slanted overall, with sharp joins, occasional hooked terminals, and a lively baseline bounce. Stroke edges are irregular and slightly ragged, suggesting quick marker or brush-pen movement, while counters remain fairly open for the style. Uppercase has a tall, condensed stance; lowercase is simple and handwritten, with short extenders and a tight, economical footprint.
Works best for short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, album/cover art, and social media graphics where the brush texture can be appreciated. It also suits quotes and punchy subheads that benefit from a casual, hand-rendered voice.
The font reads as spontaneous and human, with an energetic, slightly edgy brush-note. Its texture and forward slant give it momentum and attitude, while the informal letterforms keep the tone approachable and playful rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering in an unconnected print style, capturing natural stroke variability and texture for an authentic handmade impression. Its condensed proportions and italic slant suggest a focus on creating high-impact, space-efficient display typography with a dynamic, personal tone.
Texture is consistent across letters and numerals, producing strong contrast against light backgrounds and a distinctly analog feel at display sizes. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a hand-drawn way, contributing to an organic rhythm; at smaller sizes the rough edges and narrow proportions may demand a bit more breathing room.