Print Penaf 8 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, branding, posters, social media, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, retro, hand-lettered feel, approachability, expressive display, casual branding, brushy, rounded, bouncy, painterly, lively.
A lively, brush-leaning handwritten print with rounded terminals and a buoyant, rightward slant. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with heavier downstrokes and lighter connecting curves, creating a rhythmic, slightly variable texture across words. Letterforms are open and generously curved, with soft joins and occasional tapered entry/exit strokes that keep counters airy while maintaining a confident, dark color overall. Spacing and widths vary in a natural hand-drawn way, giving lines a conversational flow rather than a rigid, typographic grid.
Works best for short to medium-length text where personality is a feature—such as headlines, packaging callouts, brand marks, menus, posters, and social graphics. It can also fit editorial pull quotes or invitations when a casual, handmade feel is desired, while very small sizes or dense paragraphs may lose some crispness due to the pronounced contrast and lively shapes.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a warm, informal personality that feels expressive without becoming messy. Its bouncy curves and brush-like contrast suggest a handcrafted charm suited to lighthearted, personable messaging.
Designed to emulate confident, hand-lettered print made with a brush or marker, balancing legibility with expressive stroke modulation. The intent appears to be a friendly, attention-getting voice that feels handcrafted and contemporary, with just enough irregularity to read as human.
Capitals are prominent and rounded, standing out as friendly headline forms rather than formal display caps. Numerals follow the same brushy logic, with simple shapes and soft curves that prioritize character over strict uniformity.