Print Esma 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, signage, energetic, casual, playful, handmade, expressive, human touch, casual impact, display emphasis, handmade texture, brushy, rounded, bouncy, textured, slanted.
A lively brush-printed hand style with a consistent rightward slant and compact, condensed proportions. Strokes are thick and rounded with a slightly dry, textured edge that suggests marker or brush pressure, producing mild stroke modulation without sharp contrast. Letterforms lean toward simplified print shapes with soft terminals, occasional swelling at curves, and subtly irregular stroke joins that keep the rhythm informal. Spacing is fairly tight and the overall silhouette is upright-compact, with short lowercase bodies and prominent ascenders/descenders that add motion in text.
Well-suited for short, attention-getting text such as posters, headlines, event graphics, labels, and casual branding where a handmade tone is desired. It holds up best at display sizes where the brush texture and compact shapes remain clear, and it can add personality to pull quotes or social media overlays.
The font reads friendly and spontaneous, like quick signage or an enthusiastic note written with a bold marker. Its brisk slant and punchy strokes convey momentum and confidence, while the imperfect edges keep it approachable and human.
Designed to deliver a bold, handwritten presence that feels fast, informal, and personal, while staying readable through simplified printed letterforms and consistent slanted construction.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and legible, while lowercase has a more sketchy, note-like cadence; this contrast helps create hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Numerals share the same brush weight and rounded finishing, maintaining a cohesive, handcrafted feel across alphanumerics.