Print Gabat 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bellfort Draw' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, 'Duotone' by Match & Kerosene, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, chunky, friendly, hand-lettered, informality, attention-grab, warmth, humor, rounded, blobby, bouncy, uneven, cartoonish.
A heavy, hand-drawn print face with compact, upright forms and softly irregular contours. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear, with rounded terminals and occasional flattened edges that suggest marker or brush pressure. The letterforms are condensed with a lively, uneven rhythm, showing subtle wobble in verticals and asymmetry in bowls and counters. Spacing reads slightly loose and variable, reinforcing the informal, drawn-by-hand construction while keeping strong silhouette clarity.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, crafts, labels, and social graphics where warmth and personality are more important than typographic neutrality. For long paragraphs, its strong texture and irregular rhythm are more effective in larger sizes and with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, with a quirky, slightly scruffy confidence. Its chunky shapes and irregularities give it a casual, humorous voice that feels human and energetic rather than polished or formal.
The design appears intended to mimic a bold hand-lettered look: compact, ink-heavy forms with deliberate imperfections to convey spontaneity and charm. It prioritizes characterful silhouettes and immediate readability in display settings over precise, mechanical consistency.
Uppercase characters lean toward simple, blocky silhouettes, while lowercase introduces more distinctive, idiosyncratic shapes (notably in a, g, r, and t) that enhance the handmade flavor. Numerals match the same thick, rounded construction and remain highly legible at display sizes.