Print Rikos 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flash EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Flash' by Linotype, 'Flash SB' and 'Flash SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Falcon Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, stickers, playful, energetic, casual, bold, friendly, handmade feel, bold impact, youthful tone, informal voice, expressive lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, slanted.
A heavy, brush-like script with a pronounced rightward slant and compact, rounded forms. Strokes are broad and fairly uniform, with soft terminals and occasional sharp, cut-in notches that suggest a quick marker or brush angle. Letter shapes are slightly irregular and bouncy, with variable internal spacing and lively joins implied even though the characters are largely unconnected. Numerals follow the same chunky, handwritten construction, maintaining the same forward motion and dense color on the page.
Works well for short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, product labels, and promotional graphics where a bold handwritten voice is desired. It can also suit playful packaging and social media titles, especially when set at larger sizes with a bit of added letterspacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a hand-drawn spontaneity that feels approachable and a bit cheeky. Its strong, dark texture reads confident and punchy, making it feel suited to expressive, personality-forward messaging rather than restrained or technical typography.
The design appears intended to capture the look of a fast, confident brush or marker hand—prioritizing expressive rhythm, bold presence, and an informal tone over strict uniformity. Its slant, rounded massing, and soft terminals aim to convey motion and friendliness while staying visually strong.
At text sizes the dense stroke weight creates a strong block of color; the lively irregularities and tight counters can reduce clarity in long passages. It benefits from generous tracking and breathing room, and it performs best when given space to show its rhythmic slant and brush texture.