Print Ibrow 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, whimsical, storybook, quirky, retro, hand-drawn charm, friendly display, quirky character, retro playfulness, rounded, blobby, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
A compact, hand-drawn display face with chunky, rounded strokes and a slightly wobbly baseline rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with softly swelling curves, bulbous joints, and blunt, sometimes asymmetric terminals that feel like marker or brush shapes. Counters are small and irregular, and the overall texture is dense and ink-rich without sharp contrast changes. Capitals carry occasional decorative curls and quirky proportions, while the lowercase stays simple and stout, creating a lively, uneven cadence in text.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as headlines, posters, playful branding, and packaging where personality matters more than typographic neutrality. It can also work well for children’s materials, event promos, and casual signage, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the quirky details stay clear.
The font conveys a friendly, mischievous tone with a storybook charm. Its bouncy shapes and idiosyncratic details read as informal and human, suggesting humor, warmth, and a touch of vintage cartoon personality.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-lettered look with strong visual presence and a lighthearted voice. Its narrow, chunky construction and decorative quirks aim to create memorable display typography that feels crafted rather than mechanical.
Distinctive character comes from the exaggerated curves in letters like S and J, curled or looped forms in C/G/O/Q, and the notably chunky punctuation and numerals. Spacing appears intentionally tight and irregular, reinforcing the handmade feel and making the font most effective when allowed room at larger sizes.