Print Elva 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, social graphics, handmade, quirky, casual, rustic, playful, handcrafted feel, casual voice, expressive texture, personal tone, brushy, textured, irregular, compact, lively.
A hand-drawn print style with a compact, slightly right-leaning stance and uneven, brush-like strokes. Letterforms are simplified and narrow overall, with modest stroke modulation and visibly textured edges that suggest a marker or dry brush. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with bouncy baselines, irregular bowls, and occasional exaggerated terminals, giving the set a loose, organic rhythm. Counters stay fairly open, but the condensed shapes and energetic stroke endings keep the texture dense in longer lines.
Well suited for short to medium-length display settings where a handmade voice is desired, such as posters, packaging labels, book covers, and casual branding. It can add character to headlines, pull quotes, and social graphics, especially where a brushy, imperfect texture is part of the aesthetic.
The font reads as informal and human, with a slightly mischievous, sketchbook quality. Its uneven rhythm and inky texture create a warm, approachable tone that feels personal rather than polished, leaning toward quirky and crafty rather than refined or corporate.
Likely designed to capture the look of quick hand lettering with a brush or marker, prioritizing personality, movement, and a tactile ink texture over strict uniformity. The condensed shapes and lively irregularity aim to deliver an expressive, informal display voice that remains legible in real text.
Capitals have a headline-like presence with simple, gestural construction, while the lowercase maintains a compact, handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same drawn texture and varied proportions, helping mixed-content lines feel consistent and intentionally imperfect.