Print Ikroy 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, quotes, branding, packaging, casual, lively, friendly, handmade, expressive, handwritten feel, casual emphasis, brush motion, personal tone, brushy, slanted, tapered, textured, looping.
A slanted, handwritten print with a brush-pen feel, showing tapered stroke endings and subtly uneven stroke widths. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with smooth curves, occasional looped bowls, and softly pointed terminals that suggest quick, confident strokes. The rhythm is energetic and a bit bouncy, with mild irregularities that keep it human while still maintaining consistent proportions across the set. Numerals and capitals echo the same forward-leaning, calligraphic construction, with open counters and clear silhouettes.
This font suits short-to-medium display settings such as posters, pull quotes, social graphics, and packaging where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for branding accents or subheads when paired with a more neutral text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like a neat note written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its forward motion and springy forms convey enthusiasm and approachability, making the text feel conversational rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic natural brush handwriting in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with expressive, tapered strokes. Its consistent slant and compact forms suggest a goal of creating energetic emphasis without becoming overly decorative.
In the sample text, the slant and compact spacing create strong horizontal flow, while the tapered joins and terminals add a sense of speed and spontaneity. It reads best when given a little breathing room, allowing the textured stroke edges and handwritten irregularities to remain clear.