Print Gokot 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, social media, playful, retro, casual, friendly, lively, hand-lettered feel, display impact, retro flair, compact fit, brushy, rounded, bouncy, swashy, high-ink.
A compact, right-leaning handwritten print with thick, brush-like strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are narrow with a lively, uneven rhythm and noticeable stroke modulation that suggests a felt-tip or brush pen. Many capitals include simple swashes and hooked entry/exit strokes, while counters stay relatively small and enclosed, giving the text a dense, inky color. The lowercase is compact and slightly bouncy, with round i-dots and occasional looped or curved descenders that reinforce the hand-drawn character.
Works best for short, display-driven text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, café or event signage, and bold brand marks that want a friendly handmade tone. It can also be effective in social media graphics and pull quotes where its compact width helps fit more characters per line while keeping strong impact.
The font reads upbeat and informal, with a mid-century sign-painter energy and a slightly theatrical flair in the capitals. Its narrow, energetic forms feel personable and attention-seeking without becoming ornate, making it well-suited to cheerful, conversational messaging.
Likely intended to capture a quick, confident hand-lettered look—like brush script influence translated into unconnected print—balancing strong weight with expressive swashes for emphasis in display settings.
The design’s narrow proportions and heavy stroke weight create strong vertical emphasis and compact word shapes. Swashy capitals and some distinctive numerals add personality, but the dense texture means it benefits from generous tracking and moderate sizes where the interior spaces can breathe.