Print Lyreb 8 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, children’s media, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, chatty, handwritten warmth, casual clarity, friendly display, monoline, rounded, hand-drawn, airy, bouncy.
This font has a monoline, hand-drawn construction with softly rounded terminals and gently uneven curves that mimic marker or pen lettering. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with open counters and a relaxed, lightly wobbly stroke that keeps forms from feeling rigid. Uppercase shapes stay simple and clean, while lowercase letters introduce more personality through varied bowls, subtle hooks, and occasional descenders that swing a bit wider. Numerals are straightforward and readable, matching the same casual line quality and spacing rhythm.
It works best for short to medium-length text where a friendly voice is desired—packaging, posters, social graphics, classroom materials, invitations, and greeting cards. The clean monoline build keeps it legible in headings and subheads, while the casual rhythm helps it stand out from more mechanical sans styles.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, like neat handwriting meant to feel personal rather than polished. Its slight irregularity adds warmth and approachability, giving text a conversational, everyday feel.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, handwritten print look that feels human and approachable while remaining clear enough for general display use. It balances simple letterforms with just enough irregularity to signal authenticity and charm.
Stroke behavior stays consistent across the set, with small variations in curvature and baseline alignment that enhance the hand-rendered character without hurting legibility. Round letters (C, O, e) look especially soft and open, and the punctuation and spacing in the sample text read comfortably at larger sizes.