Print Emfi 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, stickers, raw, gritty, handmade, playful, edgy, handmade texture, high impact, informal display, human warmth, brushy, textured, irregular, condensed, high-impact.
A condensed, hand-drawn print style with thick, brushy strokes and visibly irregular edges. Letterforms are mostly upright with simple, open constructions and a narrow overall footprint, while widths vary naturally from glyph to glyph. Stroke endings look torn or dry-brushed, creating a textured silhouette and a lively, uneven rhythm. Counters are generally compact but readable, and the set maintains consistent weight while preserving handmade variation.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, social graphics, merch, and packaging where the brush texture can be appreciated. It also works well for thematic display needs like event promos, album or zine covers, and bold callouts that benefit from a gritty handmade feel.
The font conveys a rough, energetic tone—casual and human rather than polished. Its distressed brush texture gives it a gritty, street-level attitude, while the narrow proportions and bouncy irregularity keep it light and playful. Overall, it feels expressive and attention-seeking, like quick marker or paint lettering.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, assertive hand-lettering made with a dry brush or marker, prioritizing personality and texture over geometric precision. Its condensed structure helps pack strong shapes into tight spaces while keeping an expressive, imperfect surface.
At larger sizes the texture and chiseled edges become a defining feature; at smaller sizes the roughness can soften fine details, especially in tight counters and narrow joins. Numerals follow the same condensed, textured construction, keeping a cohesive look across mixed text.