Print Bylal 8 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: captions, posters, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, casual, playful, approachable, quirky, handmade, human warmth, casual voice, quick note, personal tone, monoline, sketchy, loose, airy, rounded.
A loose, monoline handwritten print with gently slanted strokes and an irregular, drawn-by-hand rhythm. Letterforms are open and lightly constructed, with rounded turns, occasional tapered terminals, and subtle wobble that keeps texture lively. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with compact lowercase bodies and taller, more prominent ascenders, while capitals stay simple and unembellished. Spacing feels natural rather than engineered, producing a relaxed, sketchbook-like line when set in text.
Works best for short-to-medium text where a personal, informal voice is desired—captions, social graphics, posters, packaging callouts, invitations, and greeting-card style messaging. It can also suit headings and pull quotes that benefit from a relaxed handwritten texture.
The font reads friendly and informal, with an everyday note-taking character that feels conversational and human. Its slightly uneven strokes and quick, confident forms add a playful, quirky tone without becoming messy. Overall it suggests spontaneity and warmth, like a casual marker or pen caption.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of quick handwriting in a clean, readable print style, prioritizing a natural cadence and human imperfections over strict geometric consistency. It aims to add personality and approachability to display and casual text settings.
Distinctive handwritten features include simplified, single-storey lowercase forms, a narrow, lightly crossed “t”, and rounded bowls that keep counters open. Numerals follow the same casual construction, with simple shapes and mild inconsistencies that reinforce the handmade texture.