Print Hekoh 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, album art, headlines, quotes, brushy, casual, playful, expressive, handmade, handmade feel, brush texture, casual display, expressive tone, inky, textured, dry-brush, organic, irregular.
A lively handwritten print with brush-pen construction and visibly irregular stroke edges. Letterforms lean forward with a loose, quick rhythm, showing variable stroke widths and occasional tapered terminals that suggest a dry, inky tool. Curves are rounded and slightly condensed, while counters stay fairly open; spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an improvised, hand-drawn feel. The overall texture is dark and assertive, with small shape quirks and wobbles that read as intentional rather than geometric.
Best suited for display settings where texture and personality are an asset—posters, cover art, product packaging, social graphics, and short headline copy. It can also work for pull quotes or brief captions when a handmade, brush-written voice is desired, but it will be most effective when given enough size and breathing room.
The tone is informal and energetic, like spontaneous marker notes or brush lettering made in one pass. Its imperfect edges and lively slant create a friendly, slightly rebellious personality that feels human and approachable rather than polished.
Designed to emulate quick brush lettering with an intentionally imperfect, ink-on-paper look—prioritizing gesture, momentum, and texture over strict uniformity. The aim appears to be a bold, personable display hand that feels immediate and expressive.
Uppercase forms are bold and punchy, while lowercase maintains the same brushy logic with simplified, readable shapes. Numerals follow the same freehand approach, with rounded forms and occasional hooks or flares that add character. The texture can become a prominent graphic element, especially in longer lines.