Print Elma 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, quotes, casual, brushy, energetic, handmade, expressive, handmade tone, fast gesture, display impact, personal voice, dry brush, angular, condensed, forward-leaning, textured.
A condensed, right-leaning handwritten print with a dry-brush feel and lively stroke modulation. Letterforms are built from quick, slightly angular strokes with pointed terminals and occasional flicks, producing an uneven baseline rhythm and varied internal spacing. Uppercase shapes stay compact and open, while lowercase forms are notably small with tall ascenders and descenders, giving the script a high vertical swing and a sketchlike consistency. Numerals share the same brisk, drawn-in-ink character, with simplified structures and energetic curves.
Well-suited for posters, display headlines, packaging callouts, and quote graphics where a quick, personal tone is desired. It can also work for album art, social content, and event branding that benefits from a brisk handwritten accent rather than formal legibility.
The font reads as informal and human, like rapid marker or brush notes made with confidence and momentum. Its texture and narrow, slanted stance create a sense of speed and spontaneity, leaning toward a contemporary handwritten vibe with a slightly gritty edge.
The design intent appears to capture the immediacy of hand-rendered brush lettering in an unconnected, print-like style—prioritizing gesture, speed, and personality over typographic uniformity. Its condensed build and forward lean suggest an aim toward impactful, space-efficient display text with a distinctly human touch.
Stroke edges appear slightly rough and organic rather than smooth, reinforcing a physical-tool impression. Spacing and proportions vary from glyph to glyph in a natural way, which adds personality in short bursts but can look busy at smaller sizes or in dense paragraphs.