Print Umlub 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, invitations, kids content, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, approachable, handmade tone, friendly branding, casual display, personal notes, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, lively.
This font has a hand-drawn, marker-like construction with softly rounded terminals and subtly uneven stroke edges that preserve a natural, written texture. The letterforms lean forward with a loose rhythm, and spacing varies slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, handwritten flow. Strokes stay largely consistent in thickness, with occasional pressure-like swelling on curves and joins, and many shapes simplify into clear, open bowls and single-storey forms typical of quick print handwriting.
It works best for short-to-medium text where a human, informal voice is desirable—such as posters, labels, packaging callouts, social posts, greeting cards, and invitations. The clear, open forms also make it a strong choice for headings, quotes, and brand accents where a friendly handwritten tone is needed.
The overall tone feels casual and personable, with a playful, spontaneous energy that reads as friendly rather than formal. Its forward slant and bouncy proportions suggest motion and informality, making it well suited to warm, conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of handwritten print with a brush-pen feel—prioritizing personality, warmth, and natural irregularity over strict geometric consistency. It aims to deliver an approachable, contemporary handwritten look that remains legible in display and supporting text.
Capitals are assertive and tall with simplified structures, while lowercase maintains a compact, handwritten feel with modest ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same drawn logic, using rounded, open shapes and slightly varied widths for a consistent handmade voice across text and figures.