Print Ikgas 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, energetic, playful, brushy, expressive, retro, handmade feel, display impact, dynamic motion, bold emphasis, angular, slanted, tapered, calligraphic, compact.
A compact, right-slanted brush style with strong stroke modulation and sharply tapered terminals. Letterforms are built from quick, angular gestures and wedge-like joins, creating a lively rhythm with noticeable variations in internal spacing. Counters tend to be small and sometimes partially closed by heavy strokes, while ascenders and descenders are short-to-moderate, keeping the overall texture dense. The numerals and capitals follow the same painted logic, with occasional exaggerated hooks and flicks that emphasize direction and speed.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its slanted brush energy can carry the message—posters, display headlines, packaging callouts, event graphics, and bold wordmarks. It can also work for casual signage or social graphics where a hand-rendered feel is desirable, but it’s less suited to extended body copy.
The font communicates motion and spontaneity, like fast marker or brush lettering used for emphatic headlines. Its sharp cuts and ink-heavy swells add a bold, slightly dramatic flavor, while the informal construction keeps it friendly and approachable. Overall it feels youthful and attention-seeking rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush lettering in a compact footprint, prioritizing punchy gesture and contrast over uniformity. Its condensed proportions and dynamic stroke endings suggest a focus on impact in display settings while preserving an informal, hand-made personality.
Texture becomes darker in rounded letters where the brush swells compress counters, so readability depends on size and contrast. The forms show deliberate irregularities—especially in diagonals and curved strokes—which adds character but can make long passages feel visually busy.