Print Onlen 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, expressive, lively, handmade, handwritten feel, display impact, personal tone, branding accent, brushy, calligraphic, rounded, tapered, slanted.
A slanted, brush-pen styled script with unconnected, print-like letters and a fluid handwritten rhythm. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with tapered entry and exit terminals, producing sharp points on diagonals and softer, rounded bowls. Proportions are compact with relatively tight letterforms, while widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, drawn-in-one-pass feel. Uppercase forms are simplified and gestural rather than constructed, and the figures share the same calligraphic contrast and sweeping curves.
This font is well suited to short, prominent text where personality matters—packaging callouts, posters, menus, social media graphics, invitations, and quote-style compositions. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes when paired with a quieter text face, but is less ideal for dense body copy due to its energetic texture and contrast.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a lively, personal energy that feels conversational and approachable. Its brushy contrast and quick, confident strokes add a touch of flair without becoming overly ornate, making it read as upbeat and human rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic a quick brush or marker handwriting style, delivering an informal, expressive look with clear letterforms that remain readable in display settings. Its emphasis on tapered strokes, motion, and variable letter widths suggests a focus on adding handmade charm and visual momentum to titles and branding accents.
Counters are generally open and shapes lean on curved, swooping strokes; terminals often end in fine points that create a crisp, dynamic texture in words. Spacing appears intentionally uneven in a natural way, which enhances the handwritten character but can make long passages feel busy at smaller sizes.