Print Ikgab 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: titles, headlines, packaging, posters, book covers, whimsical, storybook, hand-inked, rustic, quirky, handcrafted feel, expressive texture, decorative display, casual warmth, brushy, calligraphic, tapered, lively, irregular.
A hand-drawn print face with brush-and-pen construction, showing lively stroke modulation and frequent tapered terminals. Forms are narrow and vertically oriented, with uneven contours and subtle wobble that keeps the texture organic. Counters are small to moderate, curves are slightly lopsided in a deliberate way, and many letters finish with soft hooks or flicks. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating a rhythmic, handcrafted line while remaining legible in continuous text.
Best suited to short-to-medium text in display settings where personality is desired: titles, headlines, packaging labels, posters, and book covers. It can also work for pull quotes or invitations when set with generous tracking and line spacing to accommodate its irregular rhythm.
The overall tone feels whimsical and storybook-like, with a slightly rustic, ink-on-paper charm. Its lively irregularities suggest something personal and human rather than polished or corporate, making it feel friendly, curious, and a bit mischievous.
The design appears intended to emulate quick hand-lettering made with a flexible brush or ink pen, prioritizing character and expressive movement over geometric consistency. It aims to provide a distinctive, handcrafted voice for editorial and branding applications that want an informal, artistic feel.
Uppercase letters read as decorative display forms with occasional dramatic swells, while lowercase shapes lean more casual and note-like. Numerals are similarly brushy and stylized, with curled ends and variable proportions that match the letterforms.