Print Opto 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, energetic, handmade, playful, handwritten feel, casual display, personal tone, quick brush, brushy, rounded, slanted, compact, lively.
A slanted, brush-pen style print with compact proportions and smooth, rounded terminals. Strokes show a natural, slightly bouncy rhythm with modest width variation and softly tapered joins that suggest fast handwriting. Counters are open and simplified, and the uppercase has a lightly informal structure that stays legible while maintaining a drawn, personal feel. Figures follow the same lively slant and rounded forms, with simple, readable shapes and consistent stroke weight.
Well suited for short-to-medium display copy where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as posters, packaging callouts, café or lifestyle branding, and social media graphics. It also works for headings, pull quotes, and casual invitations where a brush-script flavor is needed without fully connected letterforms.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering on a note or menu board. Its energetic slant and brushy texture communicate warmth and informality while still reading cleanly at display sizes.
Designed to emulate quick brush or marker handwriting in unconnected print letters, balancing casual personality with straightforward readability. The goal appears to be a lively, informal texture that feels personal and contemporary in headlines and promotional text.
Spacing and stroke flow favor speed and momentum, producing a cohesive line texture in sentences. The compact x-height and slanted construction create a slightly tall, forward-leaning silhouette that feels dynamic rather than formal.