Print Ipla 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Helvetica' by Linotype, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, 'Nimbus Sans L' by URW Type Foundry, 'Aksioma' by Zafara Studios, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, stickers, casual, energetic, friendly, playful, handmade, handmade feel, friendly tone, high impact, informal display, brushy, rounded, chunky, slanted, bouncy.
A lively, brushy handwritten italic with compact, weighty strokes and softly rounded corners. The letterforms lean consistently forward and show subtly uneven stroke edges that suggest marker or brush pressure. Counters are generally open and simple, with single‑storey forms in the lowercase and a clear, tall lowercase rhythm. Spacing and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, creating a bouncy texture while retaining solid readability in display sizes.
Well suited to branding that wants a handmade, energetic presence—such as posters, packaging, café or food labels, social media graphics, stickers, and short headline copy. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the brush texture and lively rhythm can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a sporty, spontaneous feel that reads as personable rather than polished. Its forward slant and chunky shapes give text a sense of motion and confidence, lending a friendly, approachable voice to headlines and short statements.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a brush or marker: slanted, compact, and highly legible, while preserving small irregularities to keep the personality and warmth of a drawn line.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and simplified, pairing well with the rounder lowercase. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic with bold silhouettes and slightly irregular curves, helping them blend seamlessly into wordmarks and promotional copy.