Print Uplas 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, book covers, social media, playful, quirky, friendly, casual, youthful, handmade warmth, space saving, approachable display, informal branding, rounded, bouncy, condensed, monoline, hand-drawn.
A condensed, monoline handwritten print with rounded terminals and softly irregular curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and the overall rhythm feels bouncy due to uneven curve tension and slightly varied character widths. Counters are compact and verticals dominate, giving the alphabet a tall, narrow silhouette. Uppercase forms are simple and clean, while lowercase shows more personality in letters like a, g, y, and j, with single-storey constructions and gentle hooks.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a casual, handmade feel is desired—such as posters, playful packaging, kid-focused materials, and social media graphics. It can also serve for energetic subheads or callouts when paired with a calmer text face for longer reading.
The font reads as informal and personable, with a lighthearted, slightly whimsical tone. Its narrow, upright stance keeps it tidy, while the hand-drawn wobble prevents it from feeling mechanical, suggesting a friendly voice suited to approachable messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-printed look that stays legible and space-efficient while retaining a human, drawn character. Its narrow proportions and sturdy stroke weight suggest an aim for strong presence in headlines without resorting to complex letter connections.
The dot on i/j is small and round, and punctuation-like details (hooks, joins, and tails) are smoothed rather than sharp, reinforcing the soft feel. Numerals follow the same condensed, rounded logic and stay highly consistent with the letterforms, supporting cohesive mixed text settings.