Print Garaz 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' and 'Akkordeon Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., 'Ranch Hand JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Clarendon Extra Condensed' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, labels, western, circus, vintage, playful, handmade, poster impact, retro feel, handmade texture, compact setting, slabbed, flared, inked, blobby, condensed.
A compact, condensed display face with heavy, low-contrast strokes and a distinctly hand-drawn finish. Letterforms are built from upright, poster-like shapes with soft, swollen terminals and subtle flaring that reads like slabby caps on many strokes. Edges are slightly irregular and inky, giving counters a pinched, organic feel and producing a lively, uneven rhythm across words. The lowercase is tall and narrow with simple, sturdy construction, while the caps feel bold and sign-like, creating strong vertical emphasis in lines of text.
Best suited to attention-grabbing applications such as posters, headlines, event flyers, and signage where its condensed heft can stack words efficiently. It also works well on packaging and labels that aim for a retro, handcrafted look, especially when paired with simpler supporting type.
The overall tone evokes old posters and show signage—part western, part circus, with a friendly, homemade charm. Its dense black color and quirky irregularities add a touch of nostalgia and humor, making it feel more like stamped or brushed lettering than a polished text face.
The design appears intended to mimic bold, hand-rendered show type—condensed for impact, with softened slab-like ends and intentionally imperfect edges to suggest inked or stamped lettering. Its goal is strong presence and personality rather than quiet readability.
In longer settings the strong verticality and tight internal spaces create a packed texture, so it benefits from generous tracking and line spacing. The quirky terminals and slightly inconsistent stroke edges add character but can also make small sizes feel busy, reinforcing its role as a display style.