Print Hobab 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blooms' by DearType, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Franklin Stone' by Ironbird Creative, 'Antry Sans' by Mans Greback, 'MC Goshco' by Maulana Creative, and 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, cartoonish, retro, handmade feel, display impact, approachability, humor, chunky, rounded, bouncy, quirky, wonky.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with compact proportions and soft, rounded corners. Strokes are heavy and largely monolinear, with gentle wobble and irregular curves that keep the texture lively rather than mechanical. Counters are small and often asymmetrical, and terminals tend to look blunted or slightly smeared, as if made with a broad marker. The overall rhythm is uneven in an intentional way, with subtle shifts in width and curve tension across letters and figures.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and playful signage. It’s especially suited to kid-oriented materials, casual food or entertainment concepts, and any design that benefits from a friendly, handcrafted shout.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a humorous, slightly mischievous feel. Its hand-rendered irregularity reads as informal and human, leaning toward a cartoon and kids-poster energy rather than polished branding.
Likely designed to deliver a loud, hand-made display voice that feels spontaneous and approachable. The deliberate wobble, simplified geometry, and heavy fill prioritize personality and immediate visual punch over typographic neutrality.
The bold mass and tight interior spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the quirky shapes and rounded joints stay clear. Figures share the same soft, hand-cut look, and punctuation follows the same heavy, simplified treatment.