Print Ekkar 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social ads, event promos, brushy, casual, lively, friendly, rustic, handmade feel, expressive display, casual branding, quick lettering, textured, expressive, organic, playful, punchy.
A compact, hand-rendered print style with a pronounced rightward slant and thick, brush-like strokes. Letterforms show irregular edges and visible stroke texture, with slightly uneven curves and terminals that feel pressed or dragged, creating a natural, analog rhythm. Proportions are tall and condensed, with simplified bowls and counters that stay fairly open despite the heavy weight. The overall spacing and widths vary subtly by glyph, reinforcing a spontaneous handwritten construction while maintaining consistent baseline and readable silhouettes.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text where a hand-made, attention-grabbing voice is desired—posters, product packaging, café menus, event promotions, and social media graphics. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes, but the dense strokes and condensed proportions make it less ideal for long-form body text at small sizes.
The font conveys an approachable, energetic tone—like quick marker lettering made with confidence. Its textured strokes and slanted stance add motion and warmth, giving it a down-to-earth, craft-forward personality rather than a polished corporate feel.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, brush-pen lettering with a consistent slant and bold presence, balancing spontaneity with enough regularity to stay legible across mixed-case phrases and numerals.
Uppercase forms read strong and poster-ready, while lowercase has a looser, more informal cadence that works well in mixed-case settings. Numerals share the same brush texture and slightly uneven stress, helping them blend naturally in display copy.