Print Ekdin 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, social graphics, playful, handmade, bold, grunge, casual, handmade impact, casual warmth, expressive texture, poster punch, brushy, textured, chunky, rounded, organic.
A heavy, hand-drawn print style with chunky strokes and visibly irregular edges that mimic a loaded marker or dry brush. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with rounded terminals, soft corners, and uneven contours that introduce a lively rhythm. Counters are small and sometimes asymmetrical, and stroke widths wobble subtly throughout, giving the set an intentionally imperfect, tactile look. Spacing feels tight and energetic, and the numerals share the same blobby, painted construction.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, stickers, and social media graphics where a handmade feel is desirable. It can work for subheads and punchy captions, while the dense weight and textured edges may become busy in long paragraphs or at very small sizes.
The font communicates a loud, informal personality—playful and a bit scruffy—like hand-lettering for posters, zines, or DIY signage. Its rough texture and bouncy shapes feel approachable and expressive rather than refined or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-rendered look that feels immediate and personal, prioritizing character and impact over precision. Its textured, brushy edges and compact forms suggest it was made to stand out quickly and add an expressive, DIY tone to display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand-rendered texture, with a simplified, blocky construction that keeps words readable at display sizes. The baseline and curves show natural variation, creating an animated, human cadence across lines of text.