Print Ikgas 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, invitations, branding, expressive, playful, vintage, lively, dramatic, brush lettering, display impact, handmade feel, retro signage, brushy, slanted, pointed, inky, calligraphic.
An expressive, slanted brush-style print face with sharp entry/exit strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Forms are compact and narrow, with a lively baseline rhythm created by tapered terminals, occasional teardrop-like endings, and slightly irregular stroke joins that suggest quick hand movement. Uppercase letters lean toward bold, poster-like silhouettes (notably rounded bowls and strong verticals), while the lowercase shows more cursive influence with simpler, single-storey constructions and tight internal spaces. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing broad strokes with fine hairline flicks for a dynamic, inked look.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, display headlines, packaging labels, event promotions, and expressive branding marks. It can work well in pull quotes or subheads where personality is desired, but the energetic strokes and compact width make it less ideal for long body copy at small sizes.
The font feels energetic and theatrical, combining a casual hand-drawn immediacy with a slightly retro show-card flair. Its sharp angles and swooping strokes add drama, while the informal construction keeps the tone friendly and approachable.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick brush lettering in a clean, repeatable typographic system—balancing bold, readable shapes with expressive calligraphic flair for impactful display use.
Contrast is emphasized through brush pressure changes rather than purely geometric structure, giving counters a slightly uneven, organic texture. The overall spacing appears tight, helping words read as cohesive shapes, though fine hairlines and pointed terminals make the texture more animated at larger sizes.