Print Gylud 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alternate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Alternate Gothic Pro Antique' and 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., 'Alternate Gothic' and 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, and 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, kids content, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, retro, handmade feel, display impact, friendly tone, retro charm, rounded, soft terminals, condensed, bouncy, chunky.
A condensed, heavy-stroked hand-drawn print style with softly rounded corners and mostly uniform stroke weight. Forms are tall and narrow with simplified geometry, giving counters a compact, vertical feel and producing an energetic, slightly irregular rhythm across words. Terminals tend to be blunt and softened, and curves (notably in C, S, and numerals) show gentle, organic wobble rather than precise symmetry.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, labels, and playful branding. It can also work for kids-oriented materials and casual display text where a friendly, handcrafted tone is desired.
The overall tone feels cheerful and informal, with a quirky, personable character that reads as approachable rather than strict or technical. Its narrow, punchy silhouettes add a bit of retro poster charm and a lighthearted handmade vibe.
The design appears intended to mimic informal marker or brush lettering while keeping letterforms clean and consistent enough for repeated use. Its condensed proportions and heavy presence suggest a focus on impact and personality in display settings rather than long-form reading.
Spacing reads fairly tight and columnar because of the narrow set and tall proportions, helping text blocks look compact and vertical. The letterforms maintain consistent weight and darkness, making the style visually assertive even at modest sizes.