Print Uglem 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, invitations, playful, whimsical, friendly, handmade, storybook, handmade feel, friendly tone, display character, casual branding, playful legibility, bouncy, organic, quirky, calligraphic, soft.
This typeface presents a hand-drawn print style with lively, brush-like strokes and noticeably varied stroke modulation. Letterforms are generally upright but gently irregular, with rounded terminals, occasional tapered ends, and subtle entry/exit flicks that suggest a quick pen or brush. Counters tend to be open and airy, curves are slightly uneven in a deliberate way, and proportions shift from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic rhythm. Uppercase shapes feel tall and narrow, while lowercase characters keep a compact, readable structure with a modest ascender/descender presence and consistent spacing that still retains a handmade looseness.
It works best for short to medium text where personality is desired—headlines, posters, quotes, greeting cards, invitations, and playful packaging. The narrow, tall forms can help fit longer words into tighter spaces while keeping a distinctive, handcrafted voice.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a whimsical, storybook energy that feels conversational rather than formal. Its slight wobble and expressive modulation give it a human, crafted personality suited to lighthearted and friendly messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand lettering with a clean, unconnected print structure, balancing legibility with expressive stroke modulation. It aims to provide a friendly, characterful alternative to neutral text faces for display-driven typography.
The font mixes simple printed construction with a few calligraphic cues (notably in curved bowls and occasional swashed tails), creating visual interest without turning into a connected script. Numerals share the same drawn texture and stroke contrast, helping the set feel cohesive in mixed text.