Print Ekmin 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, craft branding, playful, handmade, rustic, friendly, quirky, handmade feel, casual tone, high impact, craft texture, chunky, brushy, textured, rounded, uneven.
A chunky, brushy hand-print with thick strokes and visibly irregular outlines. Terminals are blunt and slightly ragged, with organic swelling and small edge dents that give the forms a painted or marker-like texture. Proportions are generally compact with rounded counters, while widths and sidebearings vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, uneven rhythm. The uppercase set reads sturdy and blocky; the lowercase is simple and open, with single-storey shapes and minimal detailing, keeping the overall silhouette bold and legible at display sizes.
This style suits short headlines, posters, packaging, and labels where a warm, handmade personality is desirable. It can work well for children’s or hobby-oriented communication, pop-up retail, café or market signage, and brand moments that need a casual, crafted voice. For longer passages, it is best used at comfortable display sizes to let the textured edges remain clear without overwhelming the text.
The font conveys an informal, handmade tone that feels approachable and a little mischievous. Its roughened edges and uneven rhythm suggest craft, spontaneity, and a casual, human voice rather than precision or polish.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand-painted lettering—prioritizing personality, texture, and an organic rhythm over geometric consistency. It aims to deliver bold impact with a human touch, using uneven contours and variable widths to keep the texture lively and recognizable.
Numbers follow the same heavy, hand-drawn logic, with simplified forms and slightly wobbly curves. The overall color on the page is dense and energetic, and the texture becomes more noticeable as sizes increase, where the irregular contours read as intentional character.