Print Ulmul 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, invitations, playful, whimsical, lively, casual, charming, handmade feel, expressive display, friendly tone, quick lettering, brushy, calligraphic, tall, slanted, bouncy.
A lively handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show subtle pressure modulation, with tapered entries and exits and slightly flared terminals that create a crisp, inked texture. Proportions run tall and condensed, with narrow letterforms, compact counters, and a low x-height compared to long ascenders and descenders. The rhythm is irregular in an intentional way—widths and joins vary slightly, giving the alphabet an animated, hand-drawn cadence while remaining legible.
This font is best suited to display settings where its hand-rendered character can be appreciated—headlines, short blurbs, packaging callouts, and casual branding. It also works well for invitations, social graphics, and editorial pull quotes where a playful, personal voice is desired. For extended reading, it’s more comfortable in small doses due to its narrow forms and lively stroke endings.
The tone is friendly and expressive, leaning toward quirky and storybook rather than formal or corporate. Its energetic slant and flicked terminals suggest motion and personality, making text feel conversational and lighthearted.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of quick brush lettering—informal, slightly imperfect, and energetic—while staying organized enough for clear word shapes. It aims to provide a distinctive handwritten voice for display typography without resorting to connected script.
Capitals often carry more flourish and curvature than the lowercase, helping titles feel decorative without becoming overly ornate. Numerals and punctuation (as seen in the samples) follow the same brushy, tapered logic, keeping a cohesive texture in mixed-content lines. The condensed build means spacing and line breaks can look tight, especially in longer passages.