Print Utnev 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, friendly, whimsical, handmade, storybook, casual, human warmth, casual readability, playful display, handmade texture, brushy, rounded, lively, organic, slightly bouncy.
This typeface uses informal, hand-drawn letterforms with rounded terminals and subtly flared, brush-like stroke endings. Strokes show gentle modulation and slight wobble, creating an organic rhythm rather than geometric precision. Proportions feel varied across glyphs, with soft curves and occasional tapered joins that keep the texture lively in both caps and lowercase. Overall spacing is comfortable and open, favoring readability while preserving a natural, written-by-hand irregularity.
It works well for short to medium-length text where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as children’s books, classroom materials, invitations, labels, and lifestyle packaging. The clear shapes and open spacing also suit headers, pull quotes, and display lines in posters or social graphics.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, storybook character. Its loose, brushy finishing and mild bounce give it a personable, craft-like voice that feels relaxed rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, informal hand printing with a brush-pen flavor—balancing legibility with visible human variation. It aims to provide an expressive alternative to neutral text faces, adding warmth and personality without becoming overly decorative.
Capitals have a simple, slightly calligraphic presence without connecting strokes, while the lowercase maintains a casual print feel with rounded counters and smooth curves. Numerals match the same hand-rendered logic, with soft shapes and lightly tapered terminals that keep them consistent in text settings.