Print Orluf 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, children’s designs, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, breezy, human warmth, casual clarity, handmade texture, informal display, monoline, rounded, upright-leaning, open forms, quirky.
An informal handwritten print with lightly slanted, marker-like strokes and subtly uneven rhythm. Stems and curves are mostly monoline with gentle modulation, and terminals are rounded or softly tapered, giving letters a smooth, drawn-by-hand finish. The forms are compact and generally narrow, with open counters and simplified construction; capitals stay straightforward while lowercase shows more personality in bowls, loops, and descenders. Spacing feels natural and slightly irregular, reinforcing the human, unconnected lettering.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a friendly, handcrafted feel is desired—such as packaging callouts, event posters, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings and pull quotes in editorial or lifestyle contexts where an informal, human tone supports the message.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, like quick handwriting used for notes, labels, and casual messaging. Its mild wobble and rounded joins create a warm, personable voice that reads as relaxed rather than formal or technical.
Designed to capture the immediacy of handwritten print—clean enough to stay legible, but intentionally imperfect to preserve personality. The aim appears to be an easygoing, everyday script alternative for display and casual text applications.
Distinctive handwritten traits include varying stroke starts/ends, occasional asymmetry in curves, and a lively baseline feel. Numerals match the same drawn texture and maintain clear, simple silhouettes suited to casual settings.