Print Derij 8 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, children’s materials, craft labels, packaging, quotes, playful, airy, friendly, casual, whimsical, handwritten warmth, casual clarity, gentle personality, note-like texture, monoline, rounded, loopy, tall ascenders, soft terminals.
A light, monoline handwritten print with tall, slender proportions and generous internal whitespace. Strokes stay mostly even but show subtle pressure variation and slight waviness, reinforcing a drawn-by-hand feel. Curves are open and rounded, joins are simple, and terminals tend to be soft or gently tapered rather than sharply cut. Lowercase forms are small against relatively tall ascenders, and overall spacing feels loose and breathable, giving lines a relaxed rhythm.
Best suited for short text where personality matters—greeting cards, craft and DIY branding, product labels, light packaging, classroom or kids-focused materials, and quote graphics. It also works well for headings or annotations in editorial or social content when a gentle handwritten touch is desired.
The font conveys an informal, approachable tone—playful without being loud. Its thin strokes and bouncy proportions read as personable and slightly whimsical, like neat handwriting used for notes, labels, or lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to capture neat, friendly handwriting in an unconnected print style, prioritizing warmth and clarity over strict geometric consistency. Its tall, airy proportions and soft curves aim to keep text feeling light, approachable, and informal.
Character shapes lean toward simplicity and legibility, with a few charming quirks (notably in rounded letters and the more gestural diagonals) that keep it from feeling mechanical. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying light and open so they blend naturally with text.