Print Uplow 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, playful, casual, friendly, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, friendly voice, compact display, casual signage, monoline, rounded, bouncy, loose, naive.
A narrow, monoline handwritten print with rounded terminals and gently uneven strokes that mimic felt-pen or marker writing. Letterforms are mostly upright with a lively, slightly wobbly rhythm and simplified construction, especially in bowls and joins. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, creating an intentionally irregular texture; counters tend to be open and forms are clean rather than scratchy. Ascenders are relatively tall compared with the lowercase, and many glyphs have soft curves and minimal angularity.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display copy where a personable, handmade voice is desired, such as children’s materials, playful branding, craft or food packaging, social graphics, and casual posters. It can also work for labels and headings when you want a compact handwritten look without cursive connections.
The overall tone is light, approachable, and informal, with a kidlike, sketchbook charm. Its narrow stance and springy shapes give it a quick, conversational feel—more personal note than polished typography.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-drawn printed lettering—narrow and space-saving, but friendly and imperfect in a controlled way. Its simplified forms and rounded finishing aim for warmth and readability in informal display settings.
In text, the narrow spacing and variable widths create a compact, energetic line color. Some uppercase shapes echo handwritten signage conventions (simple structure, rounded corners), while the lowercase stays uncomplicated and readable, leaning on familiar printed forms rather than cursive connections.