Print Tybuf 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, social, playful, quirky, friendly, casual, handmade, approachability, handmade tone, high impact, playfulness, rounded, bouncy, inky, organic, condensed.
A compact, hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and softly irregular contours that mimic marker or brush lettering. Forms are generally upright with a narrow set and lively, uneven rhythm, showing small variations in stroke edges and curve tension. Counters are open and simplified, terminals tend to be blunted, and curves (notably in C, S, and e) stay smooth rather than angular. Overall spacing feels tight and energetic, prioritizing a bold silhouette over fine detail.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, book covers, and playful packaging. It also works well for children’s materials, social posts, stickers, and casual branding where a friendly handmade tone is desired; for long paragraphs, the heavy, condensed texture may feel dense.
The font reads as cheerful and approachable, with a slightly mischievous, doodled personality. Its condensed, chunky shapes give it an energetic voice that feels informal and kid-friendly while still staying legible at headline sizes.
The design appears intended to capture an informal hand-printed look with a bold, compact footprint—delivering strong visibility, warmth, and personality without relying on connecting script strokes.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent handwritten logic, with single-storey lowercase forms and minimal ornamentation. Numerals are simple and round-shouldered, matching the letterforms’ soft, inky finish and maintaining a cohesive texture in mixed content.