Print Ikbem 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, stickers, playful, casual, energetic, friendly, handmade, handmade feel, expressive display, casual voice, high impact, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, punchy.
A lively brush-pen style with a forward slant and dense, ink-like strokes. Forms are compact and slightly irregular, with rounded terminals, occasional wedge-like ends, and subtle stroke modulation that suggests quick pressure changes. The rhythm is bouncy and uneven in a deliberate way, with varied widths across letters and open, simplified counters that keep the silhouette bold and readable. Capitals feel expressive and slightly oversized, while lowercase maintains a steady, handwritten flow without connections between letters.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and headline treatments where a handmade voice is desirable. It can also work for casual signage and merch-style applications when set with generous spacing to preserve clarity.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with the spontaneity of quick marker lettering. Its soft curves and lively slant give it an energetic, conversational tone suited to informal messages and personality-driven branding.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush lettering in a clean, printable form—capturing natural variation and motion while keeping letterforms broadly consistent for repeated use in display typography.
Numerals are heavy and graphic, matching the brushy texture and forward motion of the alphabet. The overall color on the page is strong and dark, creating high impact at display sizes while retaining a distinctly hand-rendered texture.