Print Uggen 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, invitations, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, lively, hand-lettered look, casual clarity, expressive display, compact fit, monoline feel, ink traps, soft corners, tapered strokes, bouncy rhythm.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with a lively, slightly bouncy baseline and noticeable stroke modulation created by brush-like pressure and tapering. Strokes are generally smooth with rounded terminals, occasional teardrop ends, and small ink-trap-like notches where curves join or counters tighten. Capitals are narrow and open, with simplified structures and soft, curved shoulders; lowercase forms are compact with a modest x-height and frequent oval counters. Overall spacing is tight but readable, with variable letter widths that add an informal, hand-drawn rhythm.
Best suited for short-to-medium text where personality matters—posters, headlines, packaging callouts, social media graphics, quotes, and casual invitations. Its condensed footprint helps fit more characters into narrow spaces while still reading clearly at display sizes.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone—casual and chatty rather than formal. Its narrow, punchy proportions and brushy contrast give it a whimsical energy that feels personal, like quick marker lettering on a note or sign.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a brush or marker, balancing legibility with expressive quirks. It aims to provide a friendly, informal voice that stands out without becoming overly decorative.
Distinctive details include a looped or curled descender on the lowercase "y," a single-storey "a" and "g" style, and numerals that keep the same narrow, handwritten character. The contrast is most visible in rounded letters where one side swells while the opposite stroke thins, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand impression.