Print Pilay 8 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, branding, friendly, casual, playful, energetic, retro, handmade feel, display impact, approachability, informal voice, brushy, rounded, compact, bouncy, soft terminals.
A compact, brush-leaning handwritten style with thick, rounded strokes and a steady rightward slant. Letterforms are simplified and slightly compressed, with smooth curves, soft joins, and tapered stroke endings that mimic a marker or brush pen. Counters are relatively tight and the rhythm is lively, with small width fluctuations and occasional swelling through curved strokes. Numerals follow the same informal, rounded construction and maintain strong, even color in text.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, café or event branding, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes and informal display settings where a warm, hand-drawn voice is desired and tight counters won’t be stressed by small sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual, hand-made confidence that feels personable rather than formal. Its bouncy slant and bold presence create a cheerful, slightly nostalgic sign-painter energy suited to friendly messaging.
Designed to deliver a bold handwritten look that reads quickly while still feeling personal and informal. The goal appears to be a confident, brushy display face that brings warmth and motion to titles and promotional copy.
Capitals are sturdy and readable with minimal ornamentation, while lowercase forms lean into a more script-like flow without fully connecting. The heavy stroke weight and tight interior space make it most effective at moderate-to-large sizes, where the soft terminals and brush texture come through clearly.