Print Umnaw 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, social, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, approachable, human warmth, casual note, friendly branding, everyday readability, rounded, brushy, bouncy, monoline-ish, soft terminals.
A casual handwritten print with rounded forms and a lightly brushy stroke. Stems and curves show subtle, natural variation in width, with softened terminals and gently uneven contours that preserve a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed overall, with open counters and simple, unconnected letter construction. The numeral set follows the same informal, slightly bouncy structure, favoring clarity over strict geometric consistency.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a human, conversational voice is desired, such as posters, product packaging, invitations, educational materials, and social graphics. It can also work for headlines, labels, and pull quotes where a friendly handwritten presence helps soften the message.
The tone is warm, informal, and personable, evoking quick marker notes, classroom handouts, or friendly packaging copy. Its relaxed rhythm and soft curves make it feel welcoming and lightly whimsical without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to deliver an easygoing handwritten feel with consistent readability, balancing informal stroke character with straightforward letterforms for practical display and text applications.
Curves are generally generous and rounded, while straighter strokes retain a slight wobble that reinforces authenticity. Spacing appears intentionally loose enough to keep forms readable in text, and the overall texture stays lively rather than uniform.