Print Poler 8 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, lively, retro, friendly, bold, display impact, hand-lettered feel, expressive tone, vintage flair, slanted, brushy, swashy, rounded, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-like italic with energetic, calligraphic construction and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes show tapered entry/exit terminals and occasional pointed, flicked endings, giving letters a fast, written rhythm while staying mostly unconnected. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed in feel, with rounded bowls and soft corners countered by sharp diagonal cuts on some terminals; spacing appears tight and headline-oriented. Numerals follow the same bold, high-contrast pattern, with open counters and curved, sweeping forms that echo the letters’ forward motion.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its contrast and lively slant can carry personality—headlines, poster titles, brand marks, packaging callouts, and display signage. It can work for pull quotes or subheads when set with generous line spacing, but its expressive details are most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and attention-grabbing, mixing an informal hand-rendered feel with a confident, poster-like presence. It reads as friendly and a bit theatrical, suggesting vintage signage or mid-century advertising energy without feeling delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, handwritten display voice with a brisk, brushed cadence—prioritizing character and impact over neutrality. It aims to evoke quick, confident lettering while maintaining enough regularity for readable, punchy copy in display settings.
Distinctive diagonal stress and wedge-like terminals create a consistent rightward momentum across the set. Several glyphs feature subtle swashes or extended strokes (notably in diagonals and curved letters), which adds character and helps the font stand out at larger sizes.