Print Elja 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, craft branding, quotes, handmade, quirky, rustic, casual, storybook, handmade feel, casual display, organic texture, friendly tone, brushy, rough-edged, organic, uneven, textured.
A hand-drawn print style with slightly irregular stroke edges and a brush/marker-like texture. Strokes show subtle wobble and natural tapering at terminals, with rounded corners and softened joins that keep the forms approachable. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet an uneven, human rhythm; counters are open and generally generous, supporting legibility despite the rough outline. Numerals and letters share the same informal construction, with simple, sturdy shapes and consistent, workmanlike color on the page.
Well suited to short-to-medium copy where a handmade voice is desired: posters, packaging, café or market signage, book covers, and pull quotes. It also works as a casual display face for kids’ or hobby-themed materials, especially when paired with clean supporting text for longer passages.
The overall tone is friendly and homemade, with a slightly scruffy charm that feels personal rather than polished. Its uneven rhythm and textured strokes suggest spontaneity and warmth, leaning toward playful, storybook, and craft-adjacent moods.
Likely designed to emulate quick hand lettering with a brushy, slightly rough stroke, prioritizing personality and an organic page texture over strict geometric consistency. The goal appears to be an informal print look that remains readable while keeping visible human imperfections.
Capitals read bold and headline-ready, while lowercase forms stay simple and compact, creating a noticeable case contrast in presence. The texture is visible even at larger sizes, so it carries a tactile, ink-on-paper impression rather than a clean digital finish.