Print Uglub 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, posters, branding, invitations, whimsical, storybook, playful, elegant, quirky, handcrafted display, literary tone, expressive contrast, personality, spiky serifs, calligraphic, tall, angular, lively rhythm.
A tall, condensed display face with pronounced stroke-contrast and a hand-drawn, calligraphic feel. Stems often read as firm, vertical strokes, while joins and terminals taper into fine hairlines, creating a crisp black-to-thin rhythm. The outlines show intentional irregularity and varied terminal treatments—some wedge-like, some softly curved—giving the letterforms an expressive, slightly unpredictable texture. Counters are generally open and elongated, and the numerals share the same high-contrast, narrow proportions for a cohesive set.
Best suited to display settings where its tall proportions and strong contrast can be appreciated, such as book covers, editorial headlines, posters, and brand wordmarks. It can work for short bursts of text—taglines, pull quotes, or invitations—where a handcrafted, high-contrast look adds personality without relying on connectivity between letters.
The overall tone feels whimsical and literary, like classic book typography reinterpreted through an informal pen-and-ink touch. Its sharp, tapering details add a hint of drama, while the uneven, human rhythm keeps it approachable and playful.
The design appears intended to blend the refinement of high-contrast display lettering with an informal, drawn-by-hand liveliness, offering a distinctive voice for expressive titles and branded typography.
Texture becomes more apparent in continuous text, where alternating thick verticals and delicate hairlines create a lively cadence. The condensed width and high contrast make the font feel decorative, with punctuation and figures matching the same refined-yet-handmade character.