Print Igtu 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, greeting cards, playful, quirky, handmade, casual, storybook, handmade warmth, playful display, expressive lettering, casual voice, wiry, bouncy, tall, lively, irregular.
A lively, hand-drawn print face with tall, slender letterforms and a gently bouncing baseline rhythm. Strokes feel brush- or marker-like, showing slight pressure variation and tapered terminals that create an organic, uneven texture. Counters are compact and occasionally asymmetric, and the overall spacing is loose and variable, emphasizing an informal, sketched construction. The italic-like slant leans opposite the usual direction, adding extra motion and eccentricity to the silhouette.
Best suited to short display settings where its character and rhythm can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and cover typography. It also works well for casual branding, children’s or storybook-adjacent graphics, and greeting-card style messaging where an expressive handwritten feel is desired.
The font communicates a playful, quirky personality with a slightly off-kilter charm. Its wiry forms and animated rhythm feel friendly and expressive, suggesting spontaneity and a human touch rather than polish or formality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a distinctive backward-leaning motion, prioritizing personality and energy over strict geometric consistency. It aims to deliver an approachable, informal voice that stands out through tall proportions and lively stroke behavior.
Uppercase and lowercase maintain a consistent handmade logic while allowing noticeable per-glyph idiosyncrasies, which read as intentional rather than sloppy. Numerals match the same narrow, drawn style, with simple, easily recognizable shapes that keep the overall tone cohesive.