Print Tulug 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, packaging, posters, branding, storybook, folkloric, friendly, old-world, rustic, handcrafted feel, display charm, narrative tone, vintage warmth, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, tapered strokes, soft corners, lively rhythm.
A lively, hand-drawn serif with calligraphic construction and subtly uneven width across letters. Strokes show gentle tapering and swelling with rounded joins, giving forms a brushed-pen feel while staying clean and readable. Serifs are present but informal—often wedge-like or lightly bracketed—and terminals frequently curl or flare, especially in capitals and diagonals. Counters are open and slightly asymmetric, and spacing feels intentionally variable to preserve a natural, written rhythm across words and lines.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display settings such as headlines, book covers, posters, packaging, and branding where a handcrafted, narrative voice is desired. It can also work for pull quotes or section titles in editorial layouts, particularly when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and narrative, evoking handmade signage and storybook typography. Its quirky curves and soft, ink-like modulation convey approachability and charm rather than strict formality. The texture reads as crafted and slightly whimsical, with an old-fashioned, folkloric flavor.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of hand-rendered, print-like lettering with classic serif cues, balancing readability with a deliberately personal, artisanal texture. It emphasizes personality through tapered strokes, informal serifs, and varied letter widths to create a distinctive, memorable rhythm in display typography.
Capitals are expressive and slightly decorative, with pronounced entry/exit strokes and occasional inward curls that create a distinctive headline texture. Lowercase maintains a compact feel with relatively small interior spaces, while figures are rounded and characterful, matching the informal serif language. The sample text shows consistent color on the page, with enough irregularity to feel human without becoming messy.