Print Subo 8 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, branding, playful, friendly, handmade, retro, chunky, personality, approachability, display impact, handmade feel, whimsy, rounded, blobby, soft terminals, bouncy, cartoonish.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded strokes with softly blunted terminals and slightly uneven contours that suggest hand-drawn construction. Forms are condensed overall, with tall, narrow capitals and compact counters that stay open enough to read at display sizes. Curves are generously inflated and corners are smoothed rather than sharp, giving letters a rubbery, inked look. Spacing and widths vary by character, reinforcing an informal rhythm while keeping a consistent vertical stance.
It suits short-to-medium display text where personality is desirable—posters, headers, product labels, café menus, and playful branding. The weight and condensed build help it hold presence in tight spaces, while the rounded construction keeps the mood light, making it particularly fitting for youth-oriented or friendly lifestyle applications.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a quirky, cartoon-like energy. Its irregularities and softened shapes create a casual, crafty feel that reads as human and personable rather than precise or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-made voice with strong visual impact and an easygoing, informal texture. By combining condensed proportions with soft, rounded strokes and slight irregularity, it aims to feel both attention-grabbing and approachable.
Lowercase shows a simple, print-like structure with minimal joining behavior and a generally straightforward skeleton, while capitals lean more display-forward through their tall proportions and bulbous curves. Numerals follow the same softened, hand-inked logic, prioritizing character over strict geometric uniformity.