Print Apnan 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, packaging, posters, social graphics, quotes, playful, casual, friendly, whimsical, handmade, handwritten mimic, friendly branding, space-saving display, monoline, rounded, loopy, tall, airy.
A narrow, handwritten print with tall, slim proportions and a lightly irregular baseline rhythm. Strokes read as monoline with low modulation, rounded terminals, and occasional soft hooks that suggest a felt-tip or marker-like hand. Counters are open and simple, with gently uneven curves and slightly varied widths across characters that keep the texture lively. Uppercase forms are especially elongated, while lowercase stays compact with a notably short x-height and long ascenders/descenders, giving text a vertical, airy color.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a friendly handmade voice is desired, such as children’s materials, casual branding, product packaging, and poster headlines. It can also support social media graphics and quote treatments where a narrow footprint helps fit text into tight spaces while keeping a light, informal tone.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a lightly quirky, doodled personality. Its narrow, tall stance adds a slightly animated, storybook feel without becoming chaotic, making it feel personable and conversational rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with a slim footprint and an intentionally imperfect, human rhythm. Its tall proportions and rounded, monoline strokes prioritize charm and readability in display settings over strict geometric uniformity.
In sample text, the narrow set and tall capitals create strong vertical emphasis and generous word shapes, while the short x-height and long extenders give lines a bouncy cadence. Numerals share the same hand-drawn simplicity and rounded finish, supporting a cohesive, casual texture in mixed content.