Print Obluh 8 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, quirky, handmade, bold, retro, handmade impact, playful display, retro signage, chunky, condensed, rounded, inked, textured.
A condensed, chunky display face with hand-drawn construction and slightly irregular contours. Strokes are heavy and mostly monolinear, with subtle waviness and occasional roughened edges that suggest marker or brush pressure. Counters tend to be compact and rounded, terminals are softly blunted, and verticals dominate the rhythm, giving the overall silhouette a tall, poster-like presence. Spacing is fairly tight and the letterforms vary slightly in width and shape, reinforcing an organic, handmade consistency rather than mechanical uniformity.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and logo-style wordmarks where a bold handmade voice is desirable. It can also work for stickers, social graphics, and playful branding applications, particularly when set with generous leading to keep dense forms from feeling crowded.
The overall tone is lively and informal, with a mischievous, cartoon-like energy. Its bold, imperfect texture reads as friendly and approachable, evoking hand-lettered signage and playful editorial titling rather than formal typography.
This font appears designed to deliver an emphatic, hand-drawn display look that feels energetic and human. The condensed proportions and heavy strokes prioritize impact and personality, while the subtle irregularities aim to keep repeated text from looking overly rigid.
Capitals and lowercase share a cohesive, simplified shape language, with many forms leaning on straight uprights and rounded joins. The strong black mass and compact counters create high visual impact, especially in short phrases, while the irregular edges add character that becomes more noticeable at larger sizes.