Print Onkul 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, invitations, branding, quotes, expressive, elegant, humanist, lively, refined, expressive display, handwritten feel, calligraphic flair, personal tone, brush-like, slanted, calligraphic, tapered, swashy.
An informal handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and brush-like stroke modulation. Forms are mostly unconnected, with tapered entries and exits and occasional swash-like terminals, especially in capitals. The rhythm is quick and fluid, with compact counters and relatively tight letterforms that create a dense, energetic texture in text. Stroke endings often finish in sharp points or soft flicks, reinforcing a drawn, pen-and-brush character rather than mechanical precision.
Well suited to short display settings where an expressive handwritten voice is desired, such as packaging, posters, invitations, and branding accents. It also works for pull quotes and headings when you want a personal, calligraphic feel, and pairs best with a simple sans or restrained serif for supporting text.
The overall tone feels expressive and personable while still reading as polished and slightly dramatic. Its calligraphic flair adds a sense of sophistication and motion, making the voice feel stylish, confident, and a bit theatrical without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of handwritten lettering while keeping letterforms consistent enough for repeated use in display typography. Its slanted, brush-leaning strokes and selective flourishes suggest a focus on expressive emphasis—particularly for initials and key words—rather than continuous connected-script writing.
Capitals show the most flourish, providing distinctive silhouettes for initials and short headings. In longer passages the lively stroke variation and angled posture create strong momentum, so generous line spacing can help maintain clarity.