Print Utnal 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, book covers, playful, folksy, retro, friendly, whimsical, handmade feel, display warmth, retro charm, approachable tone, flared, rounded, brushlike, lively, soft.
A casual display face with smooth, hand-drawn construction and gently flared, wedge-like terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast and a slightly brushlike tapering, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the forms warm and approachable. Proportions are lively and slightly irregular in a controlled way, with a mix of broad curves and narrow stems that creates a variable rhythm across the alphabet. The overall texture is dark and confident, and the numerals share the same curvy, tapered finishing.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where personality is desired: posters, packaging, branding marks, book covers, and promotional copy. It also works well for menus, labels, and event materials that benefit from an inviting, handcrafted feel.
The font communicates an informal, upbeat tone with a hint of vintage charm. Its rounded shapes and tapered endings feel personable and conversational, suggesting handmade signage or playful editorial headings. The rhythm reads energetic rather than precise, giving text a friendly, characterful voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a legible, print-like handwritten look with enough consistency for setting full phrases while preserving the spontaneity of drawn letterforms. Its flared terminals and moderated contrast aim to evoke a classic, slightly retro sign-painter sensibility without becoming overly ornate.
Capitals lean toward simple, sign-like silhouettes, while lowercase forms introduce more bounce through varied widths and prominent curves. Descenders and bowls are generous, and the ampersand and figures echo the same soft, flaring terminal treatment, helping long lines of text maintain a consistent handmade texture.