Print Umref 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, playful, handwritten feel, approachability, informal display, brush realism, brushy, rounded, bouncy, slanted, textured.
A casual, brush-pen style italic with narrow proportions and a lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes show subtle tapering and moderate contrast, with rounded terminals and occasional blunt, marker-like ends. Letterforms lean consistently forward and vary slightly in width and stroke pressure, giving an organic, written feel while maintaining clear, legible shapes. The overall texture is smooth but not mechanical, with small irregularities that read as intentional handwriting.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as branding accents, packaging, posters, social graphics, invitations, and casual signage. It can also work for pull quotes or subheads when paired with a neutral text face for longer reading.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—informal and approachable, with a quick handwritten energy. Its slanted, bouncy forms feel conversational and contemporary, suggesting spontaneity and warmth rather than formality.
Likely designed to emulate quick, confident brush lettering—capturing the spontaneity of hand writing while keeping forms clean enough for everyday display use. The goal appears to be a balance of personality and clarity, delivering an informal script-like texture without connected cursive joins.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same brush-written logic, with simplified construction and open counters that keep text readable. Numerals match the script-like movement, with rounded curves and consistent slant, helping mixed content feel cohesive.