Print Uglef 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, whimsical, friendly, quirky, handmade, hand-lettered feel, casual display, add personality, quirky texture, inked, bouncy, lively, narrow-set, spiky terminals.
A lively hand-drawn print with narrow proportions, high stroke contrast, and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes alternate between hairline-thin and boldly filled verticals, creating a calligraphic, inked look without connecting letters. Curves are loosely controlled and slightly irregular, with tapered entries/exits and occasional blunt, wedge-like terminals; counters tend to be tall and compact, contributing to an overall slender silhouette. The lowercase reads with a short x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders, while caps mix simple geometric forms with more idiosyncratic, drawn-in details.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its handmade texture and contrast can be appreciated—headlines, posters, invitations, greeting cards, packaging, and small-brand identity work. It can also add character to pull quotes or section headers, but the lively stroke contrast and narrow fit make it less ideal for long body copy at small sizes.
The font conveys an upbeat, casual tone—charming rather than polished—suggesting something hand-lettered for a sign, note, or craft label. Its quirky contrasts and narrow set add a touch of eccentricity that feels lighthearted and personable.
The design appears intended to mimic expressive hand-lettering in an unconnected, print style while preserving a consistent, repeatable typographic rhythm. Its narrow build and contrast emphasize personality and visual punch over strict uniformity.
Texture is a defining feature: repeated thick verticals and thin cross-strokes produce an animated, slightly jittery color on the line. Numerals follow the same drawn logic, with open, airy figures and thin linking strokes that keep them visually consistent with the letters.