Print Ekrud 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, social graphics, playful, handmade, casual, bold, friendly, handmade feel, high impact, casual display, brush texture, brushy, chunky, rounded, blobby, organic.
A chunky, marker-like hand print with heavy, rounded strokes and visibly uneven edges that suggest a quick, wet brush or felt-tip. Letterforms are compact and simplified, with broad counters and soft corners; curves often swell while terminals end bluntly with slight tapering or drag. Spacing and set width vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm, while the overall stance stays upright and stable for a hand-drawn style.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, splashy headlines, packaging callouts, stickers, and casual social media graphics where texture and personality matter. It can work for brief subheads, but the dense, blobby strokes and irregular outlines are most effective at larger sizes.
The tone is informal and energetic, reading as approachable and a little mischievous rather than refined. Its thick, inky presence feels attention-grabbing and handmade, with an everyday, doodled personality that suits lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-painted lettering—quick to read, high in personality, and visually loud—while keeping forms simple enough for general display use. It prioritizes an organic, imperfect stroke character over typographic precision.
Caps and lowercase share a consistent “painted” texture, and the alphabet maintains recognizability despite intentional irregularity. The numerals match the same chunky construction, helping the set feel cohesive in mixed copy.