Print Ikroy 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, quotes, casual, energetic, handmade, expressive, friendly, handmade feel, quick script, informal voice, display impact, brushy, slanted, textured, loose, angular.
A lively, brush-pen styled italic with brisk, rightward slant and visibly tapered strokes. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with medium stroke contrast created by pressure-like thick–thin modulation and pointed terminals. Shapes stay unconnected but retain a handwritten rhythm, showing slight irregularities in curves, joins, and baseline behavior that keep the texture organic. Counters are relatively small and forms are simplified, giving the design a fast, gestural feel that remains readable at display sizes.
This font fits best in short to medium-length display settings such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, menu highlights, and quote treatments. It can also work for subheads or labels where a handwritten voice is desired, especially when paired with a calm sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone is casual and upbeat, like quick marker lettering used for notes, posters, or informal branding. Its brisk slant and sharp, flicked endings add momentum and a slightly edgy confidence, while the consistent brush texture keeps it approachable and human.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting in a clean, repeatable typographic system. It prioritizes expressive stroke motion and a lively texture over strict geometric regularity, aiming for an informal, personal voice that stands out in headings and brand accents.
Capitals are tall and assertive with angled entries and exits, while lowercase forms feel more compact and rhythmic, reinforcing a handwritten cadence. Numerals match the same brush-driven construction, with open, calligraphic curves and occasional sharp corners that add character.