Print Ipko 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, social ads, playful, handmade, energetic, retro, casual, handmade impact, casual display, brush lettering, retro flavor, brushy, chunky, rounded, textured, bouncy.
A chunky, brush-drawn italic with compact proportions and an irregular, hand-inked edge. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline in feel, with soft corners and occasional tapered terminals that suggest fast marker or brush pressure. Letterforms lean consistently forward and show subtle width and shape variation, creating a lively rhythm and a slightly rough, textured silhouette. Counters are small but remain open enough for display use, and the figures follow the same informal, slanted construction.
Works best for short, bold statements such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, stickers, and social graphics. It can also suit casual branding elements like café menus or event promos where a handmade, energetic look is desired.
The overall tone is casual and upbeat, with a bold, spirited presence that feels handmade rather than engineered. Its brushy texture and bouncy cadence give it a friendly, slightly retro personality suited to attention-grabbing, informal messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering in a sturdy, high-impact style, prioritizing personality and punch over precision. It aims to provide an informal display voice with consistent slant and a deliberately imperfect, textured finish.
Spacing appears naturally uneven in a way that reinforces the hand-rendered character, and the baseline feels gently lively rather than perfectly rigid. The heavier strokes and textured edges can fill in at very small sizes, so it reads best when given room and contrast.