Print Ekmof 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, apparel, playful, rugged, handmade, casual, bold, hand-lettered feel, expressive texture, display impact, informal tone, brushy, textured, chunky, irregular, organic.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with thick, brush-like strokes and visibly uneven edges. Letterforms are slightly slanted with variable stroke swelling and compression that suggests pressure changes from a marker or brush. Counters are generally open and rounded, terminals are blunt, and many shapes show purposeful wobble and asymmetry that creates a lively rhythm. Overall spacing feels loose and informal, with small fluctuations in character width and alignment that reinforce the handmade construction.
Best suited for display applications where a bold handmade texture is an asset: posters, event promos, casual branding, packaging, stickers, and apparel graphics. It can also work for short bursts of UI or social content (titles, badges, callouts), but longer text will feel busy due to the heavy, textured stroke and irregular shapes.
The font reads as energetic and mischievous, with a bold, crafty personality. Its rough texture and bouncy silhouettes evoke DIY lettering, zines, and playful poster work rather than polished corporate typography. The tone is friendly and expressive, with a slightly gritty edge.
Likely designed to mimic quick, confident hand lettering made with a brush pen or marker, prioritizing expressive texture and impact over strict consistency. The set aims for an approachable, cartoon-adjacent voice that stays legible while retaining visible imperfections.
Lowercase forms are compact and simplified, while capitals carry more mass and presence, making mixed-case setting feel punchy and headline-forward. Numerals share the same irregular, brushy construction and hold up well as standalone figures for informal labeling or display. The overall texture becomes a defining feature at larger sizes, where the uneven outlines and stroke character are most visible.