Print Esmi 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, menus, casual, playful, handcrafted, friendly, expressive, handmade feel, informal tone, high energy, approachability, display impact, brushy, textured, rounded, bouncy, quirky.
A lively, brush-drawn print with irregular stroke edges and visibly varied ink density that gives it a textured, handmade finish. The letterforms lean gently and follow an informal baseline with bouncy spacing and uneven sidebearings, creating a rhythmic, human cadence. Strokes are generally thick with moderate internal contrast, rounded terminals, and slightly compressed proportions; counters are open enough for display use but can tighten in smaller sizes due to the heavy, inky shapes.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text where a casual, handmade feel is desired—posters, headlines, product packaging, café menus, social graphics, and branding accents. It also works well for pull quotes or section headers, while long passages may feel busy due to the strong texture and lively spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering on a menu board or a handwritten poster. Its imperfect edges and energetic rhythm read as approachable and creative rather than formal or technical.
Designed to mimic fast, confident hand lettering with a brush or marker, prioritizing warmth and spontaneity over strict geometric consistency. The goal appears to be an expressive, attention-getting texture that still retains clear letter recognition.
Capital forms are simple and assertive, while the lowercase introduces more personality through varied heights, soft curves, and occasional quirky joins. Numerals match the same brushed construction, with chunky silhouettes and a slightly uneven texture that keeps the set cohesive.