Print Ihlus 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, branding, headlines, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, energetic, handmade warmth, casual emphasis, approachability, expressive texture, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, painterly.
A lively hand-drawn print face with brush-like strokes, rounded terminals, and softly irregular contours. Letterforms lean slightly with a loose, forward rhythm, and stroke edges show natural wobble and pressure variation without sharp contrast. Proportions are compact with relatively small lowercase bodies against generous ascenders and descenders, and spacing is uneven in a human way, creating a bouncy line texture. Numerals and capitals follow the same marker/brush logic, with simplified shapes and occasional swelling at curves and joins.
Well-suited to short to medium-length display text where an informal, handmade feel is desirable—posters, packaging callouts, casual branding, social graphics, and editorial headers. It can also work for quotes or captions when set at comfortable sizes and with slightly relaxed leading to keep the texture open.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like quick sign lettering or notes written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its uneven rhythm and slightly exaggerated curves give it a playful, conversational voice that feels personal rather than formal.
Designed to capture the immediacy of handwritten brush/marker lettering in a consistent, repeatable font, prioritizing personality and spontaneity over strict geometric regularity. The goal appears to be an upbeat, human voice that adds charm and energy to everyday messaging.
Distinctive hand-character details—such as open, airy counters, soft hooks on letters like j and y, and rounded shoulders on m/n—help maintain legibility while preserving a spontaneous, drawn-on-paper quality. It reads best when allowed some breathing room, where the natural irregularities can feel intentional rather than cramped.