Print Umkan 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, quotes, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten charm, informal display, friendly branding, casual emphasis, monoline, rounded, brushed, bouncy, upright-leaning.
A lively handwritten print face with a gentle rightward slant and smooth, monoline strokes. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with rounded terminals and subtly tapered joins that suggest a quick brush or pen. The rhythm is bouncy and irregular in an intentional way—curves swell and straighten unpredictably, and baseline movement feels loose rather than strictly mechanical. Uppercase shapes are simple and open, while the lowercase shows a modest x-height and tall, narrow ascenders and descenders that add vertical sparkle. Numerals are plain and legible, matching the same soft, hand-drawn stroke behavior.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text where a friendly, handmade feel is desired—such as packaging callouts, café menus, posters, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics. It can also work for headings and pull quotes in editorial layouts when a casual, personal voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like neat marker lettering in a notebook or a friendly sign. Its slight wobble and relaxed construction give it warmth and spontaneity without becoming messy. The voice reads as upbeat and approachable, with a light, conversational character.
This design appears intended to capture the charm of informal hand lettering in a consistent, repeatable font: compact, gently slanted forms with rounded, monoline strokes that keep readability while projecting a relaxed, human touch.
Stroke endings stay rounded and clean, and counters remain open even in tighter letters, helping the font keep clarity at display sizes. The italic-like slant and compact widths create a quick, energetic texture in longer lines, while the handwritten irregularities prevent it from feeling overly polished or corporate.