Print Ihlud 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, social, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, handmade feel, casual display, friendly tone, high impact, rounded, brushy, chunky, bouncy, informal.
A lively handwritten print with thick, rounded strokes and softly irregular edges that suggest a marker or brush-pen feel. Letterforms lean slightly and show noticeable variation in stroke width and terminal shapes, giving an organic, drawn-on-the-fly rhythm. Counters are generally open and simplified, with compact proportions and a bouncy baseline that keeps words moving. Numerals and capitals follow the same chunky, hand-rendered construction for a consistent, informal texture.
Well suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, event flyers, packaging callouts, and social graphics where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It can also work for children’s materials, casual signage, and brand accents, especially when paired with a simpler text font for longer reading.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and a bit mischievous—more like personal lettering than a polished display face. Its unevenness reads as intentional and expressive, lending a relaxed, human presence that feels conversational and lighthearted.
The design appears intended to emulate casual hand lettering with a bold marker-like presence, prioritizing personality and spontaneity over strict geometric regularity. It aims to deliver an informal, approachable display style that feels crafted and human.
In longer lines the heavy black color creates strong emphasis and a dense texture, so it reads best when given breathing room through generous leading and moderate tracking. The most distinctive character comes from the varied stroke endings and the slightly wobbly, hand-drawn curves that keep repeated letters from feeling mechanical.