Print Obmar 8 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display type, headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, ornate, whimsical, gothic, storybook, enigmatic, ornamental caps, expressive display, hand-drawn charm, headline emphasis, decorative, flourished, spiky, swashy, calligraphic.
This font pairs a steady, text-like lowercase and numeral set with highly embellished uppercase forms. The capitals are built from looping, swashed strokes with sharp hooks and occasional interior cut-ins that create an irregular, hand-drawn silhouette. Stroke endings often taper or flick outward, and many letters include asymmetric flourishes that widen the visual footprint and add a lively rhythm. In paragraph use the baseline and spacing feel stable, while the ornate caps introduce dramatic, attention-grabbing texture at word starts and for initials.
It works best in display settings where the ornate uppercase can be featured—titles, chapter openers, pull quotes, posters, and cover typography. The more conventional lowercase supports short passages, while the decorative caps can be used selectively for initials, logos, or standout words to add personality without overwhelming readability.
The overall tone is theatrical and playful, with a darkly ornamental edge. It evokes a storybook or fantasy sensibility—mysterious, slightly mischievous, and intentionally decorative rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong decorative signature through flourish-heavy capitals while keeping supporting text forms relatively straightforward. This creates a flexible mix: readable enough for short text, but primarily geared toward expressive, characterful typography.
The contrast between restrained lowercase and extravagant capitals is a defining characteristic, making capitalization choices strongly affect color and emphasis. The uppercase set shows the most variability in silhouette and complexity, which can create a charming, handcrafted feel but also a busier texture when many caps cluster together.