Print Umlen 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, branding, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, energetic, handwritten feel, display impact, approachability, informality, quick lettering, brushed, rounded, looping, bouncy, expressive.
A lively brush-style script with a forward slant, compact proportions, and a slightly bouncing baseline. Strokes show a marker/brush feel with rounded terminals and medium contrast, tapering on entry/exit points while keeping a generally sturdy texture. Letterforms are mostly unconnected, with occasional cursive cues like looped bowls and sweeping ascenders/descenders; counters are open and shapes are simplified for quick, handwritten rhythm. Capitals are prominent and gestural, while lowercase remains compact with short extenders and a consistent, slightly condensed footprint.
This font suits short-to-medium display settings where a friendly, handwritten voice is desired—such as posters, packaging labels, café or boutique branding, and social media graphics. It also works well for punchy headlines or pull quotes when set with generous leading to let the brush shapes breathe.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick signage or a note written with a felt-tip brush. Its energetic slant and soft terminals make it feel upbeat and approachable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering with legible, print-like separation between characters. It prioritizes warmth and momentum over rigid consistency, aiming for an authentic hand-rendered look that remains readable in common display sizes.
Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded curves and a slight rightward lean, matching the texture of the letters. Spacing appears intentionally tight and variable, reinforcing the natural, hand-drawn cadence in longer text.