Print Edlak 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, greeting cards, playful, quirky, handmade, casual, friendly, handmade feel, casual voice, space-saving, expressive display, monoline, textured, condensed, tall, bouncy.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with monoline strokes and subtly uneven pressure, giving the black shapes a lightly textured, inked look. Letterforms are narrow with long verticals, compact bowls, and occasional flared or wedge-like terminals that suggest a quick marker or brush-pen draw. Curves are slightly irregular and rhythmically varied, with small inconsistencies in stroke edges and interior counters that reinforce the handmade character while keeping the alphabet cohesive.
Well suited to short-to-medium display copy where a handmade, informal voice is desired—such as posters, packaging callouts, book covers, and greeting cards. It can also work for branded headlines or social graphics when you want a narrow footprint with an intentionally drawn texture.
The overall tone is casual and personable, with a playful, slightly eccentric bounce that feels conversational rather than formal. Its narrow, tall stance adds a whimsical, storybook flavor, while the roughened ink texture keeps it grounded and approachable.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, hand-lettered print made with a slightly dry marker or brush pen, prioritizing personality and vertical economy over strict geometric regularity. Its condensed proportions and lively irregularities suggest it was drawn to stand out in headings while retaining a friendly, human feel.
Capitals are relatively slender and simplified, while lowercase shows more expressive quirks (notably in rounded letters and descenders), helping text feel lively at display sizes. Numerals follow the same condensed, hand-drawn logic with straightforward, readable shapes.