Print Ikdas 1 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, stickers, playful, casual, quirky, expressive, lively, handmade feel, attention grabbing, informal voice, expressive display, brushy, tall, condensed, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A lively hand-drawn print with tall, condensed proportions and a noticeable rightward slant. Strokes resemble quick brush or marker marks, with strong thick–thin modulation and frequent tapered terminals. Letterforms are irregular in a controlled way: widths vary by character, curves are slightly wobbly, and verticals often end in pointed or flared finishes. Counters tend to be compact, joins are mostly unconnected, and the rhythm alternates between heavy downstrokes and lighter linking strokes, giving the text a sketchlike texture.
Works well for short display settings where a casual, human tone is desired—posters, headlines, packaging callouts, social graphics, and product labels. It can also fit playful branding accents or event promotions, especially when paired with a calmer text face for body copy.
The font reads informal and energetic, with a spontaneous, handwritten feel that suggests speed and personality rather than polish. Its narrow, upright energy and brushy contrast make it feel punchy and slightly mischievous, suited to friendly, attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of handwritten brush lettering in a compact, vertical format, prioritizing expressive stroke movement and personality over strict geometric consistency. Its contrast and slant help create emphasis quickly, making it feel like a bold note or a fast marker-written sign.
Uppercase forms are especially assertive and gestural, while lowercase stays compact and quick, creating a pronounced case contrast in texture. Numerals follow the same brush-driven logic, with simplified shapes and tapered ends that keep them consistent with the letters. In longer lines, the irregular stroke edges and tight counters produce a dense, inky color that benefits from generous spacing and moderate sizes.