Print Ekmul 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, social ads, playful, rugged, handmade, energetic, casual, hand-painted feel, display impact, texture emphasis, casual voice, brushy, inky, textured, irregular, chunky.
A heavy, brush-drawn print with compact proportions and a lively right-leaning stance. Strokes are thick and visibly irregular, with ragged edges and occasional ink-like swell and taper that suggest a quick marker or dry-brush tool. Letterforms are simplified and rounded, with uneven stroke terminals and small inconsistencies in width and shape that create a handmade rhythm. Spacing is somewhat loose and variable, and the numerals match the same chunky, painted construction for a consistent overall color on the page.
Well-suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, event flyers, album or podcast covers, packaging accents, and apparel graphics. It also works for social media headlines and display callouts where a handmade, bold brush texture can carry the design without additional illustration.
The font conveys a bold, spontaneous personality—friendly and informal, with a slightly gritty, street-poster edge. Its energetic texture and imperfect contours make it feel human and expressive rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, hand-painted lettering with a thick brush or marker, prioritizing punchy presence and authentic texture over geometric consistency. Its goal is to deliver an approachable, expressive display voice that feels crafted and spontaneous.
In longer text, the strong texture builds a dark typographic color and the irregular edges become a prominent stylistic feature, making it best used where character matters more than strict uniformity. The capitals read especially assertive and poster-like, while the lowercase keeps the same brushy, compact feel.