Print Notu 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, branding, playful, folksy, storybook, handmade, whimsical, handmade feel, friendly voice, nostalgic charm, display impact, signage style, irregular, organic, bouncy, rounded, blunt serifs.
A compact, hand-drawn display serif with chunky strokes, subtly uneven contours, and softly flared, wedge-like terminals. The letters lean on simplified, blocky forms with occasional spur-like feet and blunt serifs that feel carved rather than precisely constructed. Curves are slightly lumpy and counters vary in size, creating a lively rhythm; round letters like O/Q and bowl shapes show gentle asymmetry. Lowercase forms keep a straightforward, readable structure (single-storey a and g) with modest ascenders/descenders, while numerals are similarly drawn with tapered ends and a lightly calligraphic snap.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where its handmade personality can lead the composition. It works well for packaging, café or craft branding, event flyers, and book covers—especially playful or nostalgic themes—while remaining legible for brief subheads or pull quotes.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like signage or chapter headings in a children’s book. Its deliberate imperfections and chunky presence give it a friendly, slightly mischievous character that feels handcrafted and approachable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-inked or hand-cut lettering with a controlled, repeatable alphabet—capturing human variation without sacrificing overall readability. It prioritizes character and charm, aiming for a bold, friendly voice in display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally inconsistent, contributing to a lively texture in longer text. The heavy shapes and irregular edges hold up well at display sizes, while the quirky detailing can become busier in dense paragraphs.