Print Ahbuf 8 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, lively, casual, bold, handwritten feel, display impact, friendly tone, retro flavor, brushed, rounded, swashy, soft serifs, bouncy.
This typeface features strongly slanted, brush-like letterforms with rounded terminals and soft, wedge-like serifs that give each glyph a slightly carved, inked look. Strokes are sturdy and smooth with moderate thick–thin modulation, and many characters show small flicks and tapered entry/exit strokes that reinforce the handwritten feel. Proportions are broad and open, with generous curves in rounds (O, C, G) and compact internal counters that keep the texture dense in text. The lowercase maintains a steady x-height with simple, readable shapes, while select capitals introduce more flourish through extended curves and angled joins.
It works best for short to medium-length settings where personality is the priority—headlines, poster copy, branding marks, packaging callouts, and display signage. The sturdy strokes and open shapes help it hold up at larger sizes, while the lively slant adds emphasis for promotional or expressive messaging.
The overall tone is energetic and informal, with a nostalgic, sign-painter vibe that feels friendly rather than formal. Its forward slant and brush-like finishing add motion and enthusiasm, making text feel lively and conversational.
The design appears intended to mimic confident, hand-rendered brush lettering in a controlled, repeatable style, blending legibility with expressive terminals and a strong forward motion. It aims to deliver a bold, approachable display voice suitable for retro-leaning or playful communication.
In the sample text, the rhythm is cohesive and robust, with a distinct rightward momentum and a slightly bouncy baseline impression created by varied stroke endings. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with rounded bowls and angled terminals that keep them visually consistent with the letters.