Print Ikgiw 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, kids, greeting cards, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, relaxed, handwritten charm, approachable tone, casual signage, personal voice, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, quirky.
A casual handwritten print with lightly brushy strokes and soft, rounded terminals. The letters lean gently forward and show a lively, uneven rhythm, with modest stroke modulation and small, natural-looking irregularities that suggest quick marker or brush writing. Proportions are compact with a relatively low x-height and slightly varied character widths, while counters stay open enough to remain readable at moderate sizes.
Well-suited to short to medium text in playful, personality-forward contexts such as posters, packaging labels, social graphics, invitations, and greeting cards. It also works well for headings, quotes, and brand accents where a handwritten, approachable tone is desired, but it may feel too informal for dense body copy or highly technical material.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, with a spontaneous, personal feel rather than a polished or formal voice. Its gentle slant and bouncy spacing give it an energetic, conversational character that reads as warm and informal.
Designed to capture the immediacy of hand lettering in a clean, unconnected print style, balancing charm and readability. The intent appears to be an everyday, friendly handwritten voice that adds warmth and motion without becoming overly decorative.
Uppercase forms are simple and sign-like, while the lowercase feels more fluid and note-like, creating a friendly mixed-case texture in running text. Numerals share the same hand-drawn softness and slight irregularity, helping text retain a cohesive, human cadence.