Print Riked 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'European Sans Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'Mollen' by Eko Bimantara, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Helvetica' and 'Trade Gothic Next' by Linotype, and 'Osande TXT' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, retro, bouncy, informality, impact, warmth, motion, charm, rounded, soft, chunky, brushy, slanted.
A chunky, rounded italic print face with a brush-like, hand-drawn feel. Strokes are thick and consistently weighted, with softened corners and gently swelling joins that create a slightly organic rhythm. The letterforms lean forward and feel compact, with lively, irregular terminals and small notches/counters that keep the black shapes from becoming static. Numerals and capitals follow the same soft, energetic construction, maintaining a cohesive, high-impact texture in text.
Best suited for short, high-visibility settings such as posters, playful headlines, product packaging, and kid-oriented or casual branding. It can also work for emphatic callouts, labels, and social graphics where a friendly, energetic voice is needed.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a youthful, informal charm. Its forward slant and puffy forms give it motion and warmth, suggesting fun, snackable messaging rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to deliver bold impact with an informal, hand-rendered personality—combining a compact, forward-leaning structure with soft, rounded shapes to feel lively and approachable in display use.
In longer lines the heavy, rounded silhouettes create a strong, dark typographic color, while the hand-made irregularities add character and prevent the texture from feeling mechanical. The italics are integral to the design rather than a simple slant, contributing to a quick, conversational cadence.