Print Ekrab 8 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, signage, headlines, kids media, playful, rustic, handmade, friendly, lively, handmade feel, casual display, bold impact, warmth, brushy, chunky, textured, rounded, irregular.
This typeface has dense, brush-painted letterforms with softly rounded corners and visibly irregular edges that suggest a hand-made mark. Strokes are broad and mostly uniform in weight, with slight modulation and occasional blobby terminals where a brush would pause. Counters are compact and sometimes asymmetrical, and the baseline and sidebearings feel loosely controlled, giving lines a bouncy rhythm. Uppercase forms are sturdy and simplified, while lowercase shapes remain legible but intentionally uneven, with distinctive, slightly quirky bowls and shoulders. Numerals match the same heavy, painted construction, maintaining consistent color and texture across the set.
It works well for posters, event flyers, packaging, and café or market-style signage where a handmade, energetic voice is desirable. It also suits short headlines, labels, and playful branding applications that benefit from a bold, friendly presence.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a cheerful, crafted personality. Its roughened texture and lively rhythm evoke hand-lettered signage and casual display typography, adding warmth and spontaneity to short messages.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-painted, brushy print lettering with a deliberately imperfect finish. The goal seems to be high visual impact with a casual, crafted feel rather than strict geometric precision or typographic neutrality.
The font builds strong black shapes with a pronounced ink/paint texture, so it reads best when there is enough size and spacing for the interior counters to stay open. The irregular contours add character but also introduce visual noise at smaller sizes, making it more naturally suited to display settings than long, continuous reading.