Print Gokas 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, stickers, playful, casual, quirky, friendly, handmade, handwritten charm, informal display, compact impact, playful emphasis, rounded, brushy, bouncy, upright-leaning, compact.
This typeface has a compact, right-leaning handwritten construction with thick, rounded strokes and smooth, brush-like terminals. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with soft corners, slightly irregular curves, and a lively baseline rhythm that feels drawn rather than mechanically constructed. Counters are relatively tight and shapes are simplified for impact, while spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, personal tone.
It works best for short, expressive text such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, social posts, and sticker or label-style graphics where personality is more important than neutrality. The condensed proportions help fit more characters into tight spaces, making it useful for punchy titles, captions, and emphasis lines rather than long-form reading.
The overall voice is upbeat and approachable, with a casual note-taking energy and a hint of whimsy. Its condensed, energetic forms make it feel chatty and animated, leaning more toward fun and friendliness than refinement or formality.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of quick marker or brush lettering in a tidy, repeatable set of glyphs. It prioritizes warmth and visual momentum, offering a distinctive handwritten flavor for display-oriented typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent stroke feel, but with noticeable handwritten idiosyncrasies (particularly in curves, bowls, and diagonals) that add character. Numerals follow the same brushy, rounded logic, staying legible while retaining the font’s lively slant and compact proportions.