Print Upnom 8 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handwritten charm, casual legibility, everyday friendliness, monoline, rounded, bouncy, open counters, slightly irregular.
A casual handwritten print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms show gentle irregularities and a bouncy baseline rhythm, giving a drawn-by-hand feel while remaining consistently constructed. Counters are generally open and simplified, and curves are smooth rather than sharply geometric. Overall spacing feels airy, with straightforward, legible silhouettes and modest punctuation-like details (e.g., dots and short cross strokes) that reinforce the informal tone.
Well-suited for short to medium-length text where an informal, friendly voice is desired—such as kids and family-oriented branding, packaging, posters, social media graphics, greeting cards, and light editorial callouts. It can also work for labels, headings, and quotes where a handmade tone adds charm and approachability.
The font reads warm and personable, like quick marker notes or informal labeling. Its relaxed rhythm and slightly uneven proportions add a playful, human touch without becoming messy or overly expressive. The overall tone is lighthearted and approachable, suited to conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing handwritten look that stays readable in everyday applications. By keeping strokes simple and forms open, it aims for quick recognition while retaining enough irregularity to feel genuinely human and casual.
Distinctive handwritten traits show up in the single-storey lowercase forms, simple bowls, and slightly varied stroke endings, which resemble pen pressure changes without introducing noticeable contrast. Capitals are clean and uncomplicated, pairing comfortably with the lowercase in mixed-case text. Numerals follow the same easy, rounded drawing style and feel consistent with the alphabet.