Print Nykav 14 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, social media, quotes, casual, energetic, handmade, expressive, modern, handwritten feel, expressive display, casual branding, quick lettering, brushy, slanted, rough-edged, organic, dynamic.
A slanted, brush-pen style print with unconnected letters and visibly hand-drawn stroke behavior. Strokes are weighty with tapering ends, occasional ink pooling, and slightly uneven edges that create a textured, natural rhythm. Letterforms are compact and right-leaning, with tight interior spaces and a lively baseline that subtly rises and dips across words. Counters are relatively small, curves are swift and open, and joins often suggest fast, confident movement rather than geometric precision.
Works well for short-to-medium text where personality is the priority—posters, packaging callouts, branding accents, social graphics, and quote treatments. It’s especially effective in headlines, subheads, and punchy captions, and can pair with a clean sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is casual and energetic, like quick marker lettering used for notes, labels, or headlines. Its lively slant and punchy stroke weight give it an upbeat, personal feel that reads as approachable rather than formal. The texture and variability add a handmade authenticity suited to expressive, contemporary design.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of brush handwriting in a consistent printable alphabet: fast, confident strokes, a strong rightward motion, and a deliberately imperfect texture. It emphasizes expressive impact and a handcrafted look while remaining legible across common headline and display scenarios.
Capital forms have a strong, gestural presence and can dominate the line, while lowercase maintains a quick handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same brisk, slightly irregular construction, keeping the set cohesive in mixed text. At smaller sizes, the heavy strokes and tight counters may benefit from generous tracking and line spacing.