Print Ibkiv 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, children’s content, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, quirky, handmade charm, display impact, casual branding, sign lettering, friendly tone, brushy, rounded, bouncy, soft, compact.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with thick, brush-like strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are tall and squeezed with narrow counters, while widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show subtle waviness and pressure changes, and many shapes lean on simplified, slightly irregular construction (especially in curves and bowls). Spacing is tight and the overall silhouette reads dense and high-contrast in mass, with a consistent marker/brush feel across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
It works best for short, high-impact text where texture and personality matter—posters, product packaging, event flyers, social graphics, and playful branding. At larger sizes it showcases its hand-drawn texture and quirky rhythm; for long passages or small UI text it may feel dense due to the narrow counters and tight spacing.
The font feels informal and upbeat, like quick sign lettering made with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its irregularities and narrow, bouncy proportions give it a personable, conversational tone that suits lighthearted or crafty messaging more than formal communication.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering in an all-caps-friendly print style, prioritizing charm and immediacy over geometric precision. The narrow, compact build and bold stroke weight suggest a goal of strong presence in display settings while retaining an approachable, handmade voice.
Uppercase characters are simple and graphic, while the lowercase adds extra personality through varied proportions and occasional idiosyncratic curves. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic, with rounded shapes and slightly inconsistent widths that reinforce the handmade character.