Print Gobay 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, social media, playful, casual, quirky, friendly, youthful, handmade warmth, informal voice, playful impact, friendly signage, marker-like, bouncy, hand-drawn, rounded, irregular.
A lively hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. The letterforms lean slightly and show purposeful irregularities in stroke edges and curvature, giving a marker-like texture rather than crisp geometric outlines. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with simplified shapes, open counters, and a buoyant baseline that varies subtly across letters. Uppercase and lowercase maintain a consistent informal construction, and the numerals share the same chunky, slightly uneven rhythm.
This style works well for short-to-medium display copy where a casual, handmade voice is desired—posters, playful branding, product packaging, classroom materials, and social media graphics. It can also support emphasis in editorial layouts when used for headings, pull quotes, or callouts rather than dense body text.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a goofy, spontaneous energy that feels human and conversational. Its gentle slant and imperfect contours add warmth and humor, making text feel less formal and more personable.
The design appears intended to mimic quick hand lettering made with a broad-tip marker, prioritizing charm and immediacy over precision. Its slightly condensed, weighty forms aim for high impact and legibility at display sizes while retaining an informal, personable feel.
In longer lines, the texture reads as energetic and slightly jittery, so spacing and rhythm feel intentionally hand-set rather than mechanically uniform. The heavy strokes and open interiors help maintain clarity, while the uneven details remain visible and contribute to the font’s character.