Print Rikos 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flash EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Flash' and 'Okay' by Linotype, 'Flash SB' and 'Flash SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Falcon Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Okay' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, stickers, playful, bold, casual, energetic, retro, hand-lettered feel, display impact, informal tone, retro flavor, brushy, rounded, compact, bouncy, chunky.
This is a heavy, brushy handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Letterforms are built from thick, rounded strokes with softly irregular edges that suggest a marker or brush tip, producing an organic, hand-drawn rhythm. Counters are relatively small and apertures often pinch slightly, while terminals tend to be blunt and rounded. Overall spacing feels tight and lively, with subtle width and shape variation that keeps the texture informal rather than strictly geometric.
Best suited to short display typography such as posters, bold headlines, apparel graphics, packaging fronts, and social media titles. It also works well for playful branding touchpoints like labels, stickers, and event promos where an energetic hand-lettered feel is desirable.
The font conveys a friendly, punchy tone—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling formal. Its bouncy, hand-made irregularity reads as spontaneous and approachable, leaning toward a vintage sign-painting or casual display feel.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand-lettering with a thick brush/marker, prioritizing impact and personality over strict uniformity. Its compact, slanted forms and rounded terminals aim to create a dynamic, friendly texture that stands out in display contexts.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive stroke character and slanted posture, creating a unified voice across mixed-case settings. The numerals follow the same chunky, hand-lettered logic, making them suitable for short, prominent numeric callouts. The dense strokes can fill in at small sizes, so the design visually prefers larger settings where the brush texture and counters remain clear.