Print Ikmed 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, invitations, casual, playful, hand-lettered, lively, quirky, handmade feel, expressive display, friendly branding, quick lettering, brushy, textured, swashy, bouncy, expressive.
This typeface features brush-pen letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a consistently slanted, handwritten construction. Strokes taper sharply into pointed terminals, with occasional wedge-like starts that suggest a quick, pressure-driven tool. Proportions are compact and tall, with tight counters and a relatively small x-height that makes ascenders feel prominent. The baseline rhythm is lively and slightly uneven, and character widths fluctuate, reinforcing an organic, drawn-on-the-fly appearance.
It works best for display use—posters, headlines, packaging accents, and short branded phrases—where its brush contrast and hand-drawn rhythm can be appreciated. It can also suit invitations, menus, and signage that aim for an informal, crafted tone. For longer text, it benefits from generous leading and careful tracking to keep the texture from closing up.
The overall tone is informal and energetic, with a spirited, slightly theatrical feel. Its brisk slant and sharp, calligraphic flicks give it a confident, expressive voice that reads as playful rather than formal. The texture and irregularity add a human, crafted quality suited to friendly, personality-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, expressive brush lettering with a controlled, catalog-ready consistency. It prioritizes personality, motion, and contrast over neutrality, offering a handwritten look that feels spontaneous while remaining cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Capitals include several swashy shapes and exaggerated entry/exit strokes that can become visually dominant in longer settings. The numerals echo the same brush contrast and angled stress, helping headings and short callouts feel cohesive. In dense paragraphs, the tight counters and expressive terminals can build a dark texture, so spacing and size choices will strongly affect readability.