Print Herub 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, logos, playful, rustic, storybook, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, thematic display, expressive texture, playful impact, angular, chiseled, textured, irregular, jagged.
This typeface uses chunky, hand-drawn letterforms with a slightly backward slant and visibly irregular outlines. Strokes are generally heavy and low-contrast, with angled terminals that feel cut or chiseled rather than smoothly brushed. Curves are simplified into faceted shapes, and counters tend to be small and uneven, contributing to a compact, sturdy silhouette. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a lively, unmechanical rhythm while remaining readable at display sizes.
Best suited for posters, headlines, book covers, and packaging where a handmade, rustic personality can be part of the message. It also works well for logos or short title treatments, particularly in themed contexts like crafts, fantasy/folk, seasonal promotions, or playful editorial callouts.
The overall tone is playful and rustic, with a storybook energy that feels handmade and a little mischievous. Its jagged edges and quirky proportions suggest an informal, characterful voice—more “crafted” than polished—suited to lighthearted or thematic messaging.
The design appears intended to capture an informal, hand-rendered look with emphatic shapes and a deliberately uneven, carved texture. Its priorities seem to be character and thematic atmosphere over neutral, continuous reading comfort.
Uppercase forms have a strong, emblem-like presence, while lowercase letters keep the same angular construction and simplified bowls, preserving a consistent texture across mixed-case text. Numerals share the same cut-paper/chiseled feel, helping headings and short callouts maintain a unified look.