Print Okney 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, merch, energetic, playful, casual, handmade, expressive, handmade impact, casual emphasis, brush energy, fast lettering, brushy, textured, lively, irregular, angular.
A brush-pen style print face with a pronounced rightward slant, compact proportions, and tight, narrow letterforms. Strokes show visible pressure changes and tapered terminals, producing a slightly rough, inked edge rather than a clean vector finish. The baseline and cap alignment feel intentionally loose, with varied stroke endings and occasional flicks that add momentum. Counters are small and sometimes pinched, contributing to a dense, punchy texture in words and lines of text.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, event promotions, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and merchandise slogans. It can also suit informal branding accents where a handmade, brushy voice is desired, while longer passages may feel visually dense due to its narrow build and textured strokes.
The overall tone is spontaneous and upbeat, like fast handwritten signage or marker lettering. Its brisk rhythm and assertive marks give it a confident, informal voice that reads friendly and a bit rebellious. The texture and slant add urgency, making it feel active and conversational rather than polished or corporate.
Likely designed to mimic quick brush lettering with bold, energetic strokes and a casual, human rhythm. The narrow, slanted construction and tapered endings prioritize expressive impact and motion over strict regularity, aiming for an approachable display voice that feels hand-made.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent brush logic, but with enough irregularity to maintain a hand-drawn feel across repeated characters. Numerals follow the same painted construction, with simplified shapes and strong stroke endings that keep them visually aligned with the letters.