Print Rikos 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flash EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Flash' and 'Okay' by Linotype, 'Flash SB' and 'Flash SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Falcon Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Okay' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, event promo, playful, energetic, casual, handmade, bold, handmade feel, bold impact, friendly tone, dynamic motion, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, textured.
A thick, brush-driven italic with compact, rounded forms and a lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes appear pressure-shaped with soft, uneven edges, producing a slightly textured silhouette rather than crisp geometry. Terminals are broadly blunted and often angled, with subtle swelling at turns and joins that reinforces a painted-marker feel. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the set a naturally irregular cadence while maintaining consistent overall weight and a clear forward slant.
Best used for short to medium text where personality matters more than quiet readability—posters, titles, packaging callouts, stickers, social graphics, and event promotions. It can also work for playful branding accents and product labels when set with generous size and spacing.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with a punchy, informal character that feels spontaneous and human. Its heavy, slanted shapes and bouncy spacing create a sense of motion, making it well suited to friendly, attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering in a bold italic stance, prioritizing impact and expressiveness over typographic neutrality. Its controlled inconsistency suggests an aim for an authentic handmade look that remains broadly legible in display settings.
Counters are generally tight and enclosed shapes are compact, which boosts impact but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. The figures and caps follow the same brush logic as the lowercase, keeping a cohesive, poster-like presence across mixed text.