Print Ekgig 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, quotes, casual, handmade, playful, rugged, friendly, handmade feel, casual voice, high personality, quick emphasis, brushy, textured, rounded, expressive, organic.
A loose, brush-pen style print with rounded forms and visibly uneven stroke edges. The letter shapes lean slightly forward and show variable stroke pressure, creating soft swelling on curves and tapered terminals on many strokes. Proportions are compact with relatively short lowercase bodies, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, hand-drawn rhythm. Counters are generally open and rounded, with occasional irregularities that read as intentional texture rather than strict geometry.
This font works best for short, prominent copy where its brush texture and casual rhythm can be appreciated—posters, headlines, labels, packaging callouts, and social graphics. It can also support brief punchy sentences or quote treatments when set with comfortable spacing and moderate sizes for clarity.
The overall tone is approachable and lively, with a spontaneous, handmade energy. Its rough ink texture and bouncy shapes suggest an informal, personal voice—more like quick marker lettering than polished typography.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered marker or brush writing while maintaining consistent enough forms for everyday legibility. It prioritizes personality and texture over strict uniformity, giving designers a quick way to add human warmth to titles and messaging.
Uppercase forms are simple and sturdy with an intentionally uneven baseline feel, while the lowercase keeps a sketchy, note-like character that stays readable in words. Numerals match the same brushy construction and slightly inconsistent widths, helping the set feel cohesive across display and short text use.