Print Pemis 8 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, whimsical, playful, quirky, charming, storybook, expressiveness, human warmth, decorative impact, distinctive voice, display emphasis, flared serifs, organic strokes, calligraphic, lively rhythm, crisp terminals.
This typeface presents informal, drawn letterforms with a lively, uneven rhythm and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes often swell into bulbous verticals and taper into hairline joins, with lightly flared, serif-like terminals that feel brushed or pen-shaped rather than mechanically constructed. Proportions are condensed overall, with tall ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase bodies, while character widths vary noticeably (especially in forms like W, M, and the round letters). Curves are slightly asymmetric and the joins can be angular or pinched, reinforcing a handmade, display-oriented texture.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, book covers, invitations, and packaging where its high-contrast strokes and handmade irregularities can be appreciated. It can add personality to short paragraphs or pull quotes at comfortable sizes, and works well when paired with a simpler text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is quirky and personable, balancing elegance from the sharp contrast with a playful, hand-rendered looseness. It reads as friendly and slightly eccentric—suited to expressive, characterful typography rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-drawn, print-like voice with dramatic stroke contrast and compact proportions, offering a distinctive, whimsical alternative to conventional serifs. Its forms prioritize personality and visual cadence over strict uniformity, aiming for expressive impact in titles and featured text.
Round characters (C, O, Q, 0) show delicate hairline sections that create bright internal sparkle at larger sizes, while heavier vertical strokes anchor words with a bold, inked presence. The numerals and lowercase share the same calligraphic contrast and irregular detailing, helping mixed text feel cohesive, though the thin strokes suggest avoiding very small settings.