Print Novy 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: packaging, labels, posters, social, kids media, playful, casual, homemade, approachable, quirky, human warmth, casual clarity, handmade feel, everyday utility, rounded, blunt, inky, bouncy, naive.
A monoline, hand-drawn print with softly rounded corners and subtly uneven strokes that mimic marker or felt-tip pressure. Forms are simplified and open, with generous internal counters, blunt terminals, and a slightly wobbly baseline that adds human rhythm without sacrificing clarity. Proportions are compact and consistent, with a notably tall x-height and straightforward, unconnected lowercase. Overall spacing is steady and gridlike, supporting an even, typed texture while retaining hand-made irregularities.
Well-suited to packaging, labels, and product callouts where a hand-made, friendly voice is desired. It also works for posters, casual branding, social graphics, and kid- or hobby-oriented materials, especially when you want legible text that still feels drawn rather than engineered.
The font conveys an informal, friendly tone that feels personal and unpretentious—like quick labeling or notes made with a pen. Its gentle wobble and rounded shapes read as playful and approachable rather than serious or corporate, lending a warm, everyday character to text.
The design appears intended to combine the immediacy of hand lettering with the consistency needed for longer text, producing a reliable, readable texture that still feels personal. It prioritizes warmth and approachability over precision, aiming for an easygoing, everyday handwritten print voice.
Uppercase and lowercase share a unified, simple construction, keeping paragraphs cohesive at small to medium sizes. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded turns and slightly varied stroke endings that maintain the casual feel in mixed alphanumeric settings.