Print Usmip 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, children’s, packaging, labels, social graphics, playful, quirky, casual, handmade, storybook, handmade feel, friendly tone, whimsical display, casual note, brushy, rounded, bouncy, irregular, inked.
A casual hand-drawn print with brush-like strokes, softly rounded terminals, and gently uneven contours that preserve the texture of a marker or ink brush. Letterforms are generally compact and narrow, with slightly wavering verticals and inconsistent stroke edges that create an organic rhythm. Counters are open and simple, while curves and joins remain smooth rather than angular, keeping the silhouette friendly and approachable. Numerals and punctuation follow the same informal construction, with small variations in width and alignment that read as intentionally handmade.
Well-suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where an informal, human voice is important—such as posters, invitations, classroom materials, children’s projects, craft branding, and casual packaging or labels. It can also work for social media graphics and captions when a friendly handwritten tone is needed, especially at moderate-to-large sizes where the brush texture and irregular contours remain clear.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, with a whimsical, slightly mischievous energy. Its imperfect stroke edges and lively spacing give it a conversational feel, like quick hand lettering on a note, poster, or craft label. The character suggests warmth and fun rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a brush or marker, prioritizing personality and approachability over typographic rigidity. Its narrow, compact forms and lively stroke texture aim to deliver an energetic, handmade look that feels spontaneous and fun.
The font maintains a consistent brush pressure and rounded finishing throughout, but allows small fluctuations in baseline, curve smoothness, and stroke taper that add charm and motion. In longer text, the lively texture becomes more prominent, so it reads best when the handmade irregularities are part of the desired voice.