Print Utbem 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, children’s media, playful, folksy, hand-drawn, retro, friendly, handmade feel, friendly display, space-saving, quirky branding, rounded, quirky, bouncy, soft terminals, poster-like.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with sturdy strokes and gently irregular outlines that keep the texture lively without becoming messy. Letters are tall and condensed with a slightly bouncy baseline feel, rounded corners, and soft, tapered terminals that suggest marker or brush pressure. Counters are relatively open for the width, and shapes favor simple, upright constructions with occasional asymmetrical details that reinforce the handmade character. Numerals match the letterforms with narrow proportions and a consistent, slightly calligraphic modulation.
Well-suited to display typography such as posters, book covers, packaging, and product labels where a friendly handmade tone is desirable. It can also work for short subheads, pull quotes, and branding accents, particularly when space is limited and a tall, condensed texture is helpful.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a cheerful, slightly retro personality. Its condensed rhythm and soft-edged forms make it feel approachable and crafted, leaning more whimsical than formal.
The design appears intended to capture an easygoing, hand-lettered print look with enough consistency for readable display use. Its condensed proportions and lively stroke endings aim to deliver personality and impact without relying on connectivity or script features.
Uppercase forms read cleanly at display sizes, while the lowercase shows more personality through varied curves and distinctive descenders. The condensed proportions create a strong vertical emphasis that can add punch in tight spaces, especially in short headlines.