Print Umlip 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade feel, approachable tone, playful display, casual readability, monoline, rounded, bouncy, loopy, open counters.
A casual, hand-drawn print with smooth, slightly bouncy strokes and gently rounded terminals. The letterforms keep an upright posture but show natural variability in width and spacing, creating an organic rhythm. Strokes feel largely monoline with occasional swelling at curves, and many shapes include soft hooks and loop-like joins, especially in the lowercase. Capitals are simple and readable with a lightly calligraphic flavor, while lowercase forms lean on open bowls and flowing descenders for a lively texture.
This font suits short-to-medium text where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as children’s publishing, playful posters, invitations, labels, and boutique or craft-oriented branding. It also works well for quotes, headings, and packaging callouts that benefit from an informal, human touch.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, with a storybook, doodled quality that feels approachable rather than formal. Its uneven, human cadence gives text a conversational warmth and a touch of eccentric charm.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, hand-printed lettering with controlled legibility while preserving the small irregularities and looping gestures that signal “drawn by hand.” It prioritizes charm and approachability over strict typographic precision, giving designers an easygoing display voice for casual communication.
The sample text shows a distinctive contrast between straightforward capitals and more animated lowercase, where tall ascenders and deep, loopy descenders add character. Numerals match the hand-drawn feel with rounded shapes and slightly varied proportions, helping the set remain cohesive in informal settings.