Print Tymem 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, craft branding, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, retro, hand lettering, display impact, friendly tone, retro charm, rounded, bouncy, compact, inked, soft terminals.
A compact, hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. The letterforms are narrow and tall, with lively irregularity in curves and joins that suggests marker or brush drawing rather than constructed geometry. Counters are small and uneven, and several forms show subtle wobble and tapering that creates a casual rhythm. Lowercase is simple and readable with a single-storey a and g, short ascenders, and a modest, compact x-height relative to the tall capitals. Numerals follow the same condensed, rounded logic, keeping a consistent dark color and tight interior spaces.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as posters, titles, packaging callouts, menu headings, and playful branding where a handmade tone is desirable. It can also work for labels and social graphics, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a slightly retro, cartoon-like friendliness. Its bouncy proportions and hand-rendered quirks give it a personable voice that feels conversational and approachable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering in a compact, display-friendly form—prioritizing personality, bold presence, and an approachable, informal feel over strict regularity.
The condensed silhouettes and heavy ink color make the font attention-grabbing, while the irregularity adds character in headlines. In longer text, the tight counters and narrow widths create a dense texture, so spacing and size choices will strongly influence legibility.