Print Gykif 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Dharma Gothic' and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, punchy, energetic, retro, assertive, impact, speed, space-saving, headline emphasis, bold branding, condensed, forward-leaning, blocky, rounded corners, compact.
A condensed, forward-slanted display face with thick, uniform strokes and compact proportions. Letterforms are built from simplified, blocky shapes with softly rounded corners and minimal stroke modulation, giving the set a sturdy, poster-like presence. Counters are tight and openings are small, while terminals tend to be blunt and slightly angled, reinforcing the sense of speed and direction. Spacing appears tight and rhythmic, producing dense, high-impact lines in the sample text and a consistent, all-caps-friendly texture across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, bold headlines, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing signage. It performs well when you want dense lines of text with a strong directional feel, especially at display sizes where the compact counters remain legible.
The overall tone is fast, loud, and action-oriented, with a confident, sporty feel. Its slanted stance and compressed width suggest motion and urgency, while the hefty weight reads as bold and promotional. The style leans nostalgic in a way that evokes classic headlines and energetic signage rather than refined editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while conveying speed and energy. Its simplified, uniform strokes and blunt terminals prioritize punchy readability and a consistent, hand-drawn print character for promotional and headline-driven typography.
The numerals match the letters’ condensed, blunt construction and read best at larger sizes where tight counters and small apertures stay clear. The lowercase maintains a strong, upright structure despite the slant, keeping word shapes punchy and compact. In longer passages the heavy, compressed texture can feel intense, but it excels when used to create emphasis.