Print Otba 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, quotes, branding, energetic, casual, friendly, expressive, handmade, handmade feel, fast signage, friendly impact, casual display, brushy, slanted, rounded, loose, textured.
A lively handwritten print with a pronounced rightward slant and brush-like stroke behavior. Letters show tapered entries and exits, subtly uneven edges, and moderate stroke modulation that suggests pressure from a marker or brush pen. Proportions are compact with relatively tall ascenders and descenders, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating an organic rhythm. Curves are generally rounded and open, while terminals are often wedge-shaped or softly hooked, keeping the forms legible despite the informal construction.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display settings where a personable, handcrafted voice is desired—such as posters, product packaging, café menus, social graphics, and quote layouts. It can also work in branding and logotypes when an informal, energetic impression is needed, and performs best when given enough size and breathing room to let the textured strokes read clearly.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a spontaneous, human feel. Its quick, confident strokes read as conversational and contemporary, leaning more playful than formal. The texture and slant add momentum, making lines of text feel active and personal.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of handwritten signage with the consistency of a repeatable font. Its slanted, brush-driven forms prioritize expressiveness and friendly impact while retaining clear letter shapes for quick recognition in display text.
Spacing appears naturally irregular in a way that supports the hand-drawn character, and the heavier downstrokes give headings a strong presence. Numerals match the same brushy, slightly bouncy construction, helping mixed text maintain a consistent voice.