Print Ekdab 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merchandise, playful, handmade, bold, gritty, friendly, handmade impact, expressive display, casual branding, analog texture, brushy, textured, chunky, rounded, irregular.
A heavy, hand-drawn print face with chunky strokes and visibly brushy, textured edges. Letterforms are generally rounded and compact, with simplified geometry and uneven stroke terminals that create a natural, organic rhythm. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with slightly inconsistent widths and spacing that reinforce the handmade feel while staying broadly legible at display sizes. Numerals match the alphabet’s weight and texture, maintaining the same blunt, inked-in presence.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, signage, packaging callouts, and merchandise graphics where its bold texture can be appreciated. It also works well for playful branding, event promos, and social graphics that want a handmade, analog vibe.
The overall tone is energetic and informal, with a lively, slightly rough character that reads as human and spontaneous rather than polished. Its dense black shapes and imperfect edges give it a punchy, poster-like attitude that can feel playful, crafty, or a bit rebellious depending on context.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering translated into unconnected print forms, emphasizing mass, texture, and personality over precision. Its irregular stroke edges and varied proportions aim to deliver an authentic hand-rendered look that stands out in display use.
Texture is a defining feature: edges look dry-brushed and irregular, and counters can feel tight in round letters, increasing the sense of weight. The unevenness adds charm but suggests extra care with tracking and line spacing in longer text, especially at smaller sizes.