Print Ihken 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, social media, packaging, branding, energetic, casual, friendly, sporty, confident, hand-lettered feel, display impact, casual emphasis, dynamic motion, brushy, slanted, rounded, punchy, bouncy.
A lively brush-script style with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and smooth with tapered terminals and occasional pointed entries, creating a marker/brush feel without hard texture. Letterforms are mostly unconnected but written with a cursive rhythm, showing simplified construction and rounded curves; counters stay fairly open for a heavy stroke. Spacing is tight and the overall silhouette is compact, with lively baseline movement and brisk diagonals in many capitals and numerals.
Well-suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, display headlines, cover art, social graphics, and packaging callouts. It can also work for branding accents and product names where a casual, handwritten emphasis is desired; it’s less ideal for long passages due to its dense, expressive stroke weight.
The font reads as informal and upbeat, with an energetic handwritten tone that feels approachable and expressive. Its bold, slanted rhythm suggests motion and confidence, giving it a contemporary, sporty friendliness rather than a formal calligraphic mood.
Designed to emulate fast, confident hand lettering with a brush or marker, prioritizing punchy presence and rhythmic motion. The forms aim for immediacy and personality, giving designers an informal display voice that stands out at medium-to-large sizes.
Capitals have a prominent, gestural presence and often lean into broad, sweeping strokes, while lowercase remains compact and quick. Numerals match the same brush energy and slant, helping mixed text feel cohesive.