Print Degef 8 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, posters, classroom, social graphics, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, informal voice, human texture, quick print, monoline, rounded, wiry, bouncy, quirky.
This font has a hand-drawn, monoline feel with gently uneven strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are slim and slightly irregular, with subtle wobble in verticals and curves that creates an organic rhythm rather than strict geometric repetition. Counters are open and simplified, curves are smooth but not perfectly symmetrical, and spacing varies a bit from glyph to glyph in a way that reads as natural handwriting. Capitals are simple and airy, while lowercase forms remain small and compact, contributing to a modest, understated texture in text.
It works well for short-to-medium display copy where a personal, informal voice is desired—such as greeting cards, invitations, labels, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics. It can also suit educational or kid-oriented materials where a friendly printed handwriting look supports the message.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a lighthearted, personal quality typical of quick marker or pen printing. The slight inconsistencies and relaxed proportions make it feel human and approachable, leaning playful rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, unconnected hand printing with a consistent monoline stroke and intentional irregularities for authenticity. It prioritizes warmth and personality over strict typographic precision, aiming for an easygoing handwritten texture in headings and short passages.
In the sample text, the font maintains good clarity at moderate sizes, with the most character coming from its lively stroke wobble and gently varied widths. The numerals match the same drawn logic, staying simple and readable with a casual, handwritten cadence.