Print Ebret 8 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: captions, notes, packaging, posters, labels, casual, whimsical, diary-like, friendly, retro, handwritten clarity, human warmth, casual utility, playful tone, hand-drawn, quirky, wiry, soft, rounded.
A wiry, hand-drawn monoline with consistent character widths and generous sidebearings that create an airy, evenly timed rhythm. Strokes are slightly uneven in pressure and alignment, with gently rounded corners and occasional wobble that reads as natural pen movement rather than geometric construction. Curves are tall and narrow, counters stay open, and terminals tend toward blunt or lightly tapered finishes, keeping the texture light and uncluttered in text.
Well-suited for short-to-medium text where a human touch is desired: captions, social graphics, journaling-style layouts, packaging callouts, and light poster copy. The even spacing and consistent widths also make it practical for lists, simple UI labels, and settings where alignment is important.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like neat handwriting on a note or caption. Its slight irregularities and narrow silhouettes add a playful, quirky charm without becoming messy, giving it an approachable, lightly retro feel.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, unconnected handwriting while preserving predictable spacing and a calm text color. It prioritizes friendliness and legibility through open counters, restrained irregularity, and a light, unobtrusive stroke.
Straight stems often show subtle waviness, and rounded letters lean toward oval forms, which helps maintain clarity at small sizes. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, keeping the set cohesive for labels and short strings.