Print Gabin 7 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Jonze' by KC Fonts, 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type, and 'Polate' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, sports branding, bold, energetic, playful, retro, informal, impact, compact fit, handmade feel, attention grab, condensed, slanted, blocky, soft corners, punchy.
A heavy, condensed display face with a consistent rightward slant and stout, low-contrast strokes. Forms are compact and tall with softened corners, slightly irregular curves, and subtly varied internal counters that give a hand-drawn print feel while staying fairly uniform. Terminals tend to be blunt and squared, and the overall rhythm is tight and vertical, producing strong, dark word shapes with minimal fine detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, titles, packaging callouts, and bold labels where a condensed footprint helps fit more characters without losing presence. It can also work well for energetic branding applications (e.g., sports or event graphics) and punchy social or thumbnail typography where strong silhouette readability matters more than delicate detail.
The tone is confident and lively, with a casual, street-poster energy. Its chunky, leaning forms feel assertive and a bit mischievous, leaning toward a retro headline vibe rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width, combining a hand-printed informality with a sturdy, poster-ready structure. The slant and chunky strokes prioritize momentum and visibility, aiming for expressive display use rather than extended reading.
The condensed proportions and heavy weight create high ink coverage, making counters and apertures relatively tight in letters like a/e/s and numerals. The italic slant adds forward motion, while the simplified geometry keeps the texture dense and consistent across lines.