Print Rykem 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, menus, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, energetic, handmade warmth, casual display, energetic tone, approachable branding, brushy, rounded, soft, bouncy, informal.
A lively handwritten print with a brush-pen feel and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes are thick and smoothly rounded with soft terminals, showing subtle tapering and gentle stroke modulation rather than sharp calligraphic contrast. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with bouncy baselines and uneven, naturalistic spacing that keeps the texture animated. Counters are small-to-medium and often asymmetrical, and the numerals match the same casual, stroked rhythm for a cohesive set.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy where an informal, human touch is desirable—posters, headlines, packaging callouts, café menus, invitations, and social media graphics. It also works well for quotes and titles at larger sizes where the brushy stroke and lively rhythm can carry the personality.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and spirited, like quick marker lettering on a sign or menu. Its slightly exaggerated curves and buoyant rhythm read as upbeat and conversational, lending a personable, handmade character without feeling overly messy.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush lettering in an unconnected print style, prioritizing friendliness and momentum over strict geometric consistency. The goal appears to be a versatile casual display face that stays readable while still feeling distinctly hand-made.
Uppercase shapes lean toward simplified, gestural constructions, while the lowercase remains clearly legible and maintains a consistent tempo across words. The sample text shows strong word-shape flow and steady color at larger sizes, with a deliberately imperfect, hand-drawn regularity that reads as intentional rather than rough.