Print Ogbak 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, menus, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, hand-lettered feel, casual display, friendly tone, quick marker look, brushy, rounded, soft, lively, informal.
A slanted, hand-drawn print with brush-like strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a lively baseline bounce and mild irregularities that keep the rhythm human and energetic. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, with occasional swelling at curves and joins, and counters are small but open enough to hold together at display sizes. The overall texture is dense and punchy, with simplified construction and soft, blunted ends rather than sharp calligraphic points.
Works best for short to medium display copy where a casual, handmade voice is desired—posters, packaging callouts, café menus, social graphics, and friendly branding. It can also serve as an accent font alongside a calmer text face, providing an informal, energetic contrast for headings and highlights.
The font reads upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering used for notes, menus, or playful signage. Its forward lean and bouncy proportions add motion and friendliness, while the heavy, soft strokes keep it confident and attention-grabbing without feeling formal.
Designed to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a brush or marker, prioritizing warmth and immediacy over strict geometric consistency. The intent seems to be an accessible display style that feels personal and lively while remaining readable in bold, compact forms.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and legible, while lowercase introduces more character through looped shapes and varied entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same informal brush logic, favoring rounded bowls and compact forms that match the letter texture. Spacing appears naturally variable, contributing to an organic, handwritten flow in longer text samples.