Print Gylas 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Burger Honren' by IRF Lab Studio, 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design, and 'Heroic Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, poster, playful, quirky, retro, punchy, attention grabbing, handmade feel, compact impact, informal display, condensed, chunky, blocky, irregular, angular.
A condensed, heavy display face with chunky strokes and a deliberately uneven, hand-drawn construction. Forms are mostly upright with simplified geometry, squared-off shoulders, and occasional wedge-like joins, creating a slightly jagged silhouette. Counters are small and tightly held, apertures tend to be narrow, and terminals frequently end in blunt or subtly notched cuts that add texture. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a lively, non-mechanical rhythm while still reading as a cohesive set.
This font works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, event flyers, signage, and bold brand marks where a hand-made texture is desirable. It can also suit packaging and merch graphics when you want a compact, forceful typographic voice that stays readable at display sizes.
The overall tone is loud and energetic, with a casual, street-level confidence that feels more drawn than engineered. Its quirky irregularities and compressed stance give it a playful, slightly rough-edged character that reads well in attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a tight horizontal footprint while preserving a hand-rendered, informal feel. Its irregular details and compressed proportions suggest a focus on personality and immediacy over typographic neutrality.
Uppercase letters feel especially tall and commanding, while lowercase forms remain compact and sturdy, keeping word shapes dense and impact-forward. Numerals match the same condensed, blocky build, maintaining consistent color across mixed text.