Print Fobay 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream; 'Flaco' by Letter Edit; 'Nimbus Sans Chinese Simplified', 'Nimbus Sans Japanese', 'Nimbus Sans L', and 'Nimbus Sans Thai' by URW Type Foundry; and 'Cern' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, signage, craft branding, hand-drawn, quirky, rustic, playful, crafty, handmade feel, friendly display, organic texture, casual voice, rough edges, inked, uneven baseline, wobbly, organic.
A hand-drawn print face with bold, slightly irregular strokes and softly faceted curves that read like marker or brush lettering. Shapes are mostly upright with an uneven, organic outline; corners are blunted, and terminals often look chiseled or pressed rather than cleanly cut. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with subtly inconsistent widths and a lively, imperfect rhythm across the alphabet. Counters tend to be open and rounded, while diagonals and joins show small kinks and wobble that emphasize the handmade construction.
Well suited to display use such as posters, packaging, book covers, and storefront or event signage where a handmade voice is desired. It also works for craft brands, kids-oriented materials, and casual editorial callouts, especially when set at moderate to large sizes to let the textured edges read clearly.
The overall tone is casual and characterful, combining a crafty, homespun feel with a playful edge. Its roughened contours and uneven detailing give it an approachable, slightly mischievous personality that feels human rather than mechanical.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-drawn lettering—slightly rough, lively, and personable—while staying legible in all-caps and mixed-case settings. Its controlled irregularity suggests a deliberate balance between readability and expressive, imperfect texture.
In text settings the texture is noticeable: the irregular outlines create a dark, mottled color that adds charm but can reduce crispness at smaller sizes. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and poster-like, while the lowercase maintains the same informal, drawn consistency for mixed-case headlines and short passages.