Print Ahlab 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, conversational, handmade, human warmth, casual branding, handmade feel, friendly readability, brushy, rounded, lively, organic, informal.
A lively, right-leaning handwritten print with brush-like strokes and softly tapered terminals. Forms are rounded and open, with a steady baseline and slightly variable letter widths that create an easy, human rhythm. Stroke weight stays generally even while showing natural modulation at curves and stroke ends, and counters remain clear enough for short text. Capitals read as simplified, marker-style shapes that pair smoothly with compact lowercase proportions.
Works well for display and short-to-medium copy where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as packaging, café or boutique signage, posters, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also serve as an accent face for pull quotes or callouts paired with a neutral sans for supporting text.
The overall tone feels approachable and personal, like quick notes or casual signage. Its energetic slant and brushy finish add warmth and momentum, giving lines a chatty, upbeat cadence without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture an everyday handwritten feel with consistent, repeatable letterforms suited to contemporary casual branding. It balances legibility with an expressive brush-pen texture, aiming for a natural, personable look that remains easy to set in phrases and headlines.
Numerals and punctuation share the same informal stroke behavior, helping mixed-content lines feel consistent. The texture becomes more expressive at larger sizes where stroke taper and handwritten irregularities are more visible, while smaller sizes retain a clean, uncluttered silhouette.