Print Ulbig 8 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, packaging, craft labels, posters, whimsical, playful, airy, quirky, handmade, handwritten charm, friendly tone, compact headlines, casual notes, monoline, spindly, tall, looped, bouncy.
A tall, slender handwritten print with a delicate, spindly stroke and frequent tapering at terminals. Letterforms are simple and open, with generous counters and a slightly bouncy baseline that keeps the texture lively. Curves are narrow and verticalized, and many glyphs show subtle entry/exit flicks and occasional looped constructions (notably in the numerals and round letters), reinforcing a drawn-by-hand rhythm.
Well-suited to short to medium bursts of text in greeting cards, invitations, quotes, and playful editorial callouts. It also fits handmade-forward branding such as craft packaging, boutique labels, and social graphics, where a casual, personal voice is desired.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, with a whimsical, storybook feel. Its narrow, airy construction reads as gentle and informal rather than bold, giving text a friendly, doodled character suited to casual messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, quick hand-printing with a narrow footprint while keeping a charming, illustrative personality. By combining tall proportions, tapered strokes, and a few looped idiosyncrasies, it aims to feel informal and human without becoming fully cursive or connected.
Capitals are notably tall and displayy, with a few distinctive shapes (such as a looped Q and a curvy, open S) that add personality in headlines. Spacing appears comfortable for a narrow design, and the thin joins and tapered ends suggest best performance at moderate-to-large sizes where the fine details remain clear.