Print Ohkoh 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, menus, social graphics, friendly, casual, retro, lively, approachable, handwritten feel, friendly branding, expressive display, informal emphasis, brushed, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, calligraphic.
A slanted, brush-like print face with thick, rounded strokes and gently tapered entries and exits. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed with a bouncy baseline rhythm, and the stroke endings often finish in soft hooks or teardrop-like terminals. Counters are moderately open and shapes lean toward rounded geometry, while widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, handwritten construction. Numerals and capitals carry the same energetic stroke logic, with smooth curves and minimal sharp corners for a cohesive, drawn feel.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where an informal, human tone is desired—such as headlines, posters, café or restaurant menus, product packaging, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or brand accents where a friendly, hand-rendered emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is warm, upbeat, and personable, with a lightly retro, hand-lettered flavor. Its brisk slant and soft curves give it an energetic, conversational voice that feels more inviting than formal.
This font appears designed to simulate confident brush-pen handwriting in a clean, unconnected print style, balancing readability with expressive motion. The consistent slant, rounded terminals, and variable letter widths suggest an aim for energetic display typography that feels personal and approachable.
The design prioritizes flow and gesture over strict uniformity, with subtle irregularities in proportions and joins that read as intentional hand movement. The strong weight and rounded terminals keep it legible at display sizes while maintaining a lively, casual texture in paragraphs.