Print Hogus 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, stickers, playful, casual, friendly, lively, quirky, handmade feel, display impact, informality, playfulness, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft-ended.
A chunky, brush-drawn print with heavy, rounded strokes and soft terminals. Letterforms lean slightly and show visible hand pressure and wobble, with subtly uneven stroke edges that create an organic texture. Proportions are compact with a relatively small x-height against tall ascenders, and counters tend to be small due to the thick strokes. Spacing and glyph widths vary noticeably, producing a bouncy rhythm that feels intentionally informal rather than strictly geometric.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, event headlines, and playful editorial titles. It also fits kid-oriented materials, craft branding, and casual signage where an informal, hand-painted look is desirable.
The overall tone is warm, energetic, and humorous, with a hand-made spontaneity that reads as approachable and expressive. Its bold presence and irregular rhythm give it a lively, slightly mischievous character suited to upbeat messaging.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident brush lettering in an unconnected print style, prioritizing personality and visual impact over strict uniformity. The goal appears to be a friendly, attention-grabbing display face that feels hand-made and spontaneous in real-world use.
The dense strokes and tight inner counters make it most comfortable at display sizes, where the brush texture and hand-drawn personality remain clear. The numerals and capitals match the same rounded, blobby construction, maintaining a consistent marker/brush feel across the set.