Print Rikiv 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Balloon EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Flash SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Balloon Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, bold, casual, friendly, energetic, handmade feel, display impact, casual voice, energetic emphasis, brushy, chunky, rounded, bouncy, informal.
A heavy, brush-like italic with chunky strokes and softened, rounded terminals. Letterforms show subtle hand-drawn irregularity and a lively, bouncing baseline, with slightly varying widths and proportions that keep the texture organic. Counters are compact and the joins are generally smooth, giving the shapes a dense, punchy color that holds together in short lines and titles.
This style works best for attention-grabbing display uses such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, and bold social graphics where a casual, hand-lettered voice is desired. It also fits playful branding accents, event promotions, and short emphatic phrases that benefit from a thick, energetic texture.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a sporty, spontaneous feel that reads like quick marker lettering. Its slanted stance and thick strokes add energy and momentum, while the rounded finishing keeps it friendly rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident hand lettering with a broad-tip brush or marker, prioritizing impact and personality over strict geometric regularity. Its consistent weight and slanted rhythm suggest a display-oriented script-like print meant to feel immediate and human.
The silhouette is consistently bold, with minimal contrast and a slightly compressed internal space in many letters, which can make fine detail merge at smaller sizes. Numerals match the same brushy construction and italic rhythm, keeping a cohesive, informal texture across mixed text.