Print Bylem 8 is a very light, wide, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: notes, packaging, posters, invites, labels, casual, friendly, playful, hand-drawn, approachable, human touch, informality, warmth, quick notes, everyday writing, monoline, rounded, loose, open forms, quirky.
A casual handwritten print with thin, monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are mostly upright with a loose, human rhythm and noticeable natural variation in width and curve, giving an uneven, sketch-like texture. Counters are generally open and generous, and many shapes lean on simple geometric construction (round O/Q, straightforward stems) softened by hand pressure and slight waviness. Spacing feels airy and irregular in an intentional, informal way, and the numerals follow the same light, drawn-in-pen character.
Well suited to casual display and short-to-medium text where a personal, handwritten feel is desirable, such as packaging, labels, invitations, classroom materials, and posters. It can also work for headings, pull quotes, and social graphics when a light, airy handwritten texture is preferred over a formal text face.
The font reads as friendly and personal, like quick notes or informal labeling. Its light, open shapes and relaxed rhythm give it a playful, unpretentious tone suited to everyday communication rather than polished formality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, neat hand printing with a light pen or marker, prioritizing warmth and spontaneity over strict consistency. Its simplified shapes and open counters aim for easy recognition while preserving the charm of natural stroke variation.
Distinctive quirks—such as simplified, single-storey lowercase forms and a casual mix of straight and curved joins—reinforce the handmade character. The thin strokes and loose spacing suggest best use at sizes where the delicate line can remain clearly visible.