Print Utlut 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, invitations, craft branding, folksy, friendly, storybook, playful, handmade, hand-lettered feel, friendly tone, readable charm, whimsical branding, rounded, soft terminals, quirky, bouncy, organic.
A narrow, hand-drawn serif with softly tapered strokes and gently irregular outlines that mimic pen or brush movement. The letterforms keep an upright posture but vary in width and rhythm, with rounded joins, occasional bulb-like terminals, and subtly uneven curves that add a natural wobble. Serifs read as small, soft wedges rather than crisp slabs, and counters stay open, giving the design an airy, lightly textured color on the page. The short x-height and relatively tall ascenders/descenders reinforce a classic, bookish silhouette while maintaining an informal, human cadence.
It works best for short to medium-length text where personality matters—children’s or family-oriented publishing, playful packaging, café menus, posters, and invitations. The narrow proportions help fit longer titles into tight spaces, and the soft serifs add charm for headings, pull quotes, and brand marks that want an artisanal feel.
The font feels warm and approachable, with a casual, slightly whimsical tone that suggests hand-set headings and friendly signage. Its irregularities and soft serif details give it a storybook, craft-oriented personality rather than a formal editorial one.
The design appears intended to capture the look of informal hand lettering while keeping the structure and legibility of a serif text style. It balances recognizable, traditional proportions with deliberate irregularity to convey warmth, approachability, and a handcrafted voice.
Uppercase forms are simple and legible with gentle flare and rounded corners, while lowercase letters show more personality through varied stroke endings and lively curves. Numerals match the same handmade logic, with soft stroke modulation and slightly idiosyncratic shapes that stay readable at display sizes.