Print Ohbas 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, kids branding, playful, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, handmade feel, casual display, friendly branding, high impact, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, expressive.
A compact, brush-pen style print with thick, rounded strokes and gently tapered ends. The letterforms lean forward with an easy, handwritten slant, and the rhythm is bouncy due to variable stroke momentum and slightly irregular widths. Counters are generally open and rounded, while terminals and joins show soft, ink-like swelling rather than crisp geometric construction. Overall spacing feels tight and energetic, with a consistent marker/brush texture across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Works best for short headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a friendly, handcrafted feel is desired. It’s also well-suited to social media graphics, event promos, and youthful or casual branding that benefits from bold, informal letterforms.
The tone is informal and upbeat, with a personable, handmade character that reads as spontaneous and approachable. Its bold presence and lively slant give it a chatty, expressive voice that suits lighthearted messaging more than formal communication.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering in unconnected print form, prioritizing warmth and immediacy. It aims for strong display visibility while keeping the natural variation and bounce of hand-drawn writing.
Capitals are tall and attention-grabbing, while the lowercase maintains a compact, punchy silhouette that emphasizes the brush texture. Numerals share the same rounded, inked construction, staying cohesive in mixed settings. The overall look favors impact and personality over strict regularity, which adds charm at display sizes.