Print Yika 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social graphics, event promos, casual, handmade, playful, rustic, lively, handmade feel, casual voice, expressive texture, space saving, brushy, textured, irregular, organic, bouncy.
A condensed, hand-rendered print style with brush-like strokes and visibly textured edges. Letterforms are upright with uneven stroke width and occasional tapering, creating a natural, imperfect rhythm. Corners are mostly rounded, counters are open and slightly irregular, and spacing varies from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand character. Uppercase is tall and narrow, while the lowercase keeps simple, legible structures with modest ascenders and descenders.
This font suits short-to-medium display text where a casual, handmade voice is desired—posters, packaging callouts, menu headers, event promotion materials, and social media graphics. It can also work for quotes or playful subheads when you want an informal, crafted look rather than a polished typographic finish.
The overall tone is friendly and unpolished in a deliberate way, like quick marker or dry-brush lettering. Its irregularities and bounce read as human, approachable, and a bit scrappy, adding energy without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering with a condensed footprint, prioritizing personality and immediacy over mechanical consistency. It aims to deliver a lively, handcrafted texture that feels personal and spontaneous in display settings.
Numerals share the same brushy construction and slightly wobbly baseline feel, helping mixed alphanumeric settings stay cohesive. The texture is strong enough to be noticeable at display sizes, while the narrow proportions can help fit longer phrases into tight spaces.