Print Otby 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, social media, casual, energetic, friendly, retro, sporty, handmade feel, display impact, casual emphasis, motion, brushy, slanted, compact, rounded, punchy.
A compact, right-leaning handwritten print with thick, brush-like strokes and gently rounded terminals. The letterforms show a steady monoline feel with subtle pressure variation, producing a dark, even color on the line. Counters are small and simplified, with slightly irregular joins and stroke endings that keep the texture lively without looking messy. Capitals are tall and narrow, while lowercase forms stay upright in structure but maintain a consistent forward slant and tight spacing impression.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where a lively handwritten tone is desired—posters, headlines, packaging callouts, and brand marks that want an energetic, personal voice. It can also suit social graphics and apparel-style typography, especially when set with generous line spacing to keep the dark strokes from crowding.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a quick marker/brush energy that reads as approachable and sporty. Its narrow, punchy rhythm suggests motion and spontaneity, giving it a retro sign-painting and casual display feel rather than a formal calligraphic one.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush lettering in an unconnected print style, prioritizing impact and personality over formal precision. Its narrow proportions and consistent slant aim to deliver high-energy emphasis in display settings while keeping shapes simple and readable.
Several glyphs use simplified, handwritten constructions (single-story “a” and “g”, looped descenders, and curved, brush-like diagonals) that reinforce an everyday hand-drawn character. Numerals follow the same slanted, narrow logic, staying bold and legible with minimal ornamentation.