Print Rykem 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, quotes, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, friendly display, casual branding, quick emphasis, brushy, rounded, bouncy, slanted, compact.
A compact, right-slanted handwritten print with brush-like strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms show subtly variable stroke width from pressure-like modulation, but maintain a largely even, low-contrast rhythm. Counters are modest and openings tend to be tight, giving the font a dense, punchy texture. Curves are smooth and slightly bouncy, with simplified construction and occasional swelling at joins that reinforces the marker/brush impression.
It works well for short-to-medium headlines, pull quotes, posters, and packaging where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. The dense texture and energetic slant can add personality to branding accents and social graphics, especially at display sizes where stroke nuance and rhythm are most apparent.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a quick, confident hand that feels upbeat rather than formal. Its slanted stance and energetic curves suggest spontaneity and approachability, making it read as conversational and friendly.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, neat brush-pen handwriting in unconnected print letters, balancing readability with an expressive, handmade character. It aims to provide an informal display script-like feel while retaining the straightforward structure of printed letterforms.
Spacing appears compact, and the slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, which helps it feel cohesive in text. Uppercase forms are simple and legible with a handwritten flavor, while lowercase maintains a steady baseline with small, lively deviations typical of natural writing.