Print Eggaf 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, social graphics, expressive, edgy, energetic, raw, playful, handmade texture, high impact, casual voice, dynamic motion, brushy, textured, angular, irregular, spiky.
An expressive hand-drawn print style with brush-like strokes and a dry, slightly ragged edge. Letterforms lean forward with narrow proportions, uneven stroke endings, and occasional sharp hooks and wedges that suggest quick marker or brush pen movement. The rhythm is lively and irregular, with varied character widths and loose baseline behavior; counters are often small and partially closed, contributing to a dense, punchy texture. Uppercase forms feel tall and gestural, while lowercase stays compact with simple, handwritten constructions and minimal internal detailing.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, headlines, cover art, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where texture and motion are an asset. It can work for brief subheads or pull quotes, but longer passages are likely to feel dense unless set large with added spacing.
The overall tone is spontaneous and high-energy, with a slightly gritty, rebellious edge. Its brisk, slanted strokes and scratchy terminals evoke hand-made urgency—more street-poster and indie than polished stationery—while still reading as casual and approachable.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of fast, hand-painted lettering—prioritizing personality, motion, and texture over geometric consistency. Its narrow, forward-leaning forms and irregular brush edges aim to deliver impact and a distinctly handmade presence.
In running text, the tight shapes and textured edges create strong black presence; the look benefits from generous tracking and line spacing, especially at smaller sizes. Numerals match the same hand-cut feel, with simple silhouettes and lively stroke variation that keeps the set cohesive.