Print Ihkup 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, energetic, approachable, playful, hand-lettered feel, friendly voice, expressive display, casual emphasis, brushy, rounded, slanted, punchy, hand-drawn.
A lively brush-style print with a consistent rightward slant and thick, tapered strokes. Letterforms are rounded and slightly bouncy, with noticeable stroke modulation and wedge-like terminals that mimic a marker or brush tip. Proportions vary naturally from glyph to glyph, creating an organic rhythm; counters are compact, and joins are smooth rather than sharp. Caps are expressive and slightly oversized, while lowercase forms keep a modest x-height and rely on strong ascenders for vertical presence. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with open curves and simplified, fast-written shapes.
Well-suited for branding accents, packaging, posters, and social media graphics where a friendly handwritten voice is needed. It works especially well for headlines, short slogans, and callouts, and can add personality to menus, invitations, or product labels when set at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—confident and personable rather than polished or formal. Its brisk, handwritten motion suggests spontaneity and warmth, making text feel conversational and energetic.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered brush writing in a clean, unconnected print style, balancing expressiveness with consistent forms for repeatable typographic use.
Spacing appears designed for display readability, with generous sidebearing feel in the samples and clear word shapes despite the lively slant. The overall texture is dense and dark, so it benefits from some breathing room in layouts and performs best when not set too small.