Print Egbaj 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, book covers, craft branding, playful, homespun, rustic, quirky, casual, handmade feel, casual tone, friendly display, organic texture, brushy, wobbly, blunt, rounded, uneven.
A hand-drawn print face with brushy, slightly wobbly strokes and softened corners. Letterforms are compact and somewhat narrow, with uneven curves and subtly irregular verticals that give the texture of marker or dry-brush ink. Terminals tend to be blunt, counters are open, and spacing feels loosely managed for an organic rhythm rather than strict uniformity. Numerals and capitals share the same casual construction, with small variations in width and stroke edge roughness that reinforce the handmade look.
This style suits short to medium-length text where a human touch is desirable: product packaging, café menus, event posters, book covers, children’s or hobby-related materials, and lighthearted branding. It performs best when given enough size and spacing to let the brushy edges and quirky shapes read clearly.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a quirky, storybook-like charm. Its imperfect contours and relaxed spacing read as personal and approachable, suggesting craft, handmade goods, or casual notes rather than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand-lettering with a slightly rustic brush/marker finish—prioritizing warmth and personality over precision. It aims to feel approachable and expressive while remaining legible across a full basic set of letters and numerals.
In running text the font maintains a steady baseline but shows intentionally uneven stroke edges and slightly inconsistent proportions between letters, which adds character at display sizes. Curved letters and diagonals show the most brush variation, while straight strokes remain sturdy and simple, keeping the texture from becoming overly chaotic.