Print Gagep 16 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hyperspace Race Capsule' by Swell Type and 'Bitcrusher' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, retro, punchy, handmade impact, space saving, display emphasis, casual tone, condensed, chunky, rounded, irregular, blunt.
A compact, chunky display face with tall, condensed proportions and heavily filled strokes. The letters show a hand-drawn consistency: stems are mostly straight but slightly wobbly, corners are blunt and softly rounded, and curves feel pressed rather than perfectly geometric. Counters are tight and sometimes asymmetrical, while terminals vary subtly in width and squareness, giving the set a lively, inked-in feel. Spacing appears intentionally uneven in small ways, reinforcing a crafted rhythm across words and lines.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, cover titles, packaging labels, and punchy brand marks. It can also work for playful UI banners or social graphics when set large and with relaxed spacing, but it is less comfortable for extended body text due to its dense, condensed shapes.
The overall tone is playful and slightly offbeat, with a retro sign-painting and cartoon-title energy. Its heavy, narrow forms create a bold, attention-grabbing voice that feels informal and personable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic bold, hand-rendered lettering with a deliberately imperfect finish—prioritizing personality, punch, and a crafted look over strict geometric precision. Its narrow, heavyweight construction suggests it was drawn to maximize impact in limited horizontal space.
The condensed build and small interior counters make it visually dense, especially in longer passages. It reads best when given breathing room through generous tracking and line spacing, and it benefits from larger sizes where the irregularities become character rather than clutter.