Print Rykum 16 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, signage, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handmade tone, casual clarity, friendly emphasis, expressive display, brushy, rounded, bouncy, energetic, informal.
A slanted, hand-rendered print style with thick, brush-like strokes and soft, rounded terminals. Letterforms are unconnected and slightly irregular, with a lively baseline and subtle variations in stroke width that mimic marker or brush pressure. Counters are compact and forms are simplified, giving the alphabet a bold silhouette that stays legible at display sizes while retaining a drawn-by-hand texture.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where an informal, handcrafted voice is desirable—such as posters, café menus, packaging callouts, social posts, event promo graphics, and casual signage. It can also work for pull quotes or headings paired with a quieter text face for longer reading.
The font reads warm and personable, with a breezy, upbeat tone that feels conversational rather than formal. Its quick, confident strokes and gentle curvature suggest spontaneity and human presence, making text feel welcoming and informal.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, handwritten feel with the clarity of printed letterforms, balancing bold presence with a natural, human irregularity. It aims to feel quick and expressive without becoming overly decorative, keeping shapes straightforward and readable.
Capitals are prominent and rhythmic, with a consistent rightward lean across the set. Numerals match the same brushy construction and maintain the same energetic, slightly uneven cadence, helping mixed text feel cohesive.