Print Ebmes 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, children’s, craft branding, casual, friendly, playful, hand-drawn, approachable, handmade feel, everyday tone, approachable readability, informal display, rounded, brushy, wobbly, organic, lively.
This font presents as a hand-drawn print with rounded, slightly irregular outlines and a lively, uneven stroke that mimics felt-tip or brush-pen pressure. Terminals are soft and occasionally tapered, and curves show subtle wobble that keeps the texture human rather than geometric. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with open counters and generous interior space that help letters stay clear despite the roughened edge. Overall spacing and rhythm feel informal and natural, with a lightly bouncing baseline impression in mixed-case text.
It works well for short-to-medium text where an informal, personable voice is desired—such as packaging callouts, posters, invitations, book covers, educational materials, and social graphics. The open shapes and soft terminals also suit labels and signage that benefit from a friendly, handmade look.
The tone is warm and conversational, like neat handwriting used for notes, labels, or classroom materials. Its irregularities add charm and energy, giving it a playful, everyday personality rather than a polished corporate feel.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand lettering while retaining reliable readability in continuous text. Its controlled irregularity suggests a deliberate balance between casual texture and consistent letterforms for practical display and general-purpose use.
Capital forms are simple and legible, while lowercase shapes lean toward single-storey, handwriting-like constructions (notably in a, g), reinforcing the drawn character. Numerals maintain the same casual texture and rounded construction, keeping a consistent voice across alphanumerics.