Print Ufrin 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, invitations, elegant, expressive, vintage, literary, dramatic, handwritten elegance, display flair, classic italic, stroke contrast, calligraphic, slanted, brushed, tapered, flared.
This font uses a strongly slanted, calligraphic construction with sharp entry/exit strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Stems often feel brush-driven, widening quickly into dense verticals and tapering to needle-like terminals, creating a lively, handwritten rhythm despite consistent baseline control. Capitals are tall and slightly condensed with flared, wedge-like serifs and occasional sweeping swashes (notably in letters with diagonals and curves), while lowercase forms are compact with a noticeably low x-height and fluid joins in rounded shapes. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, pairing sturdy main strokes with delicate hairline details.
It works best for headlines, short passages, and typographic moments where flourish and motion are desirable—such as book covers, editorial feature titles, posters, invitations, and brand marks with a classic flair. For longer reading, it is better reserved for pull quotes or section openers where its contrast and slant can remain crisp and intentional.
The overall tone is refined and expressive, combining a classic, old-world elegance with an informal handwritten energy. Its sharp contrasts and sweeping strokes give it a dramatic, slightly theatrical voice that feels suited to storytelling and display-led typography rather than purely utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to evoke a brush- or pen-written italic with high contrast and ornamental capital behavior, balancing legibility with decorative stroke drama. It prioritizes expressive silhouette and rhythmic slant to deliver a sophisticated, vintage-leaning display voice.
Counters are relatively tight in several letters, and the thin hairlines can become visually delicate at small sizes. The distinctive swashed capitals and tapered terminals add personality but also make spacing and line breaks feel more style-forward and less neutral.