Print Rikaf 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, branding, playful, friendly, energetic, casual, retro, informal display, human warmth, bold impact, handmade feel, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
A heavy, brush-like handwritten face with rounded, inflated forms and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes are thick and low-contrast, with soft, blunted terminals and occasional tapering that suggests a marker or brush pen. Letterforms are loosely constructed and slightly irregular in width and spacing, creating a lively rhythm; counters are compact and often partly closed by the weight. The overall silhouette is bold and compact, with simplified shapes and minimal internal detail that favors impact over fine texture.
Well-suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, splashy headlines, product packaging, and social media graphics. It also works for casual branding moments—like badges, stickers, and promotional callouts—where an expressive handwritten tone is more important than dense readability.
The tone is upbeat and personable, combining a carefree hand-drawn feel with the confidence of big, inky strokes. Its bouncy motion and rounded heft read as approachable and fun, with a mild vintage sign-painting/marker-note flavor that keeps it informal and expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-written brush look with maximum visual presence. By pairing thick, rounded strokes with an energetic italic slant and deliberately imperfect rhythm, it aims to feel human, friendly, and immediately eye-catching.
The heavy weight and compact counters make the design strongest at larger sizes, where the brushiness and gesture remain clear. Numerals share the same rounded, slanted construction and feel cohesive with the letters, reinforcing a unified, hand-rendered look.