Print Upmaf 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, headlines, labels, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, hand-drawn, human warmth, handmade charm, casual readability, playful tone, rounded, bouncy, monoline, soft terminals, loose baseline.
A hand-drawn print style with monoline strokes, rounded terminals, and slightly uneven contours that preserve a marker-like, organic feel. The letterforms are tall and compact with a tight footprint, while widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm. Curves are open and simplified, counters are generally generous, and joins stay soft rather than angular, giving the set an approachable, doodled consistency across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Works best for short-to-medium text in friendly contexts such as children’s materials, casual branding, posters, packaging callouts, and product labels. It also suits quotes, invitations, and social graphics where a human, hand-lettered tone is preferred over a formal text face.
The overall tone is lighthearted and informal, like neat handwriting used for labels or classroom notes. Small irregularities and bouncy proportions add personality without becoming messy, keeping the voice warm, playful, and personable.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of tidy, hand-printed lettering—clear enough for messaging, but intentionally imperfect to feel personal and approachable.
Capitals read cleanly and simple, while lowercase shows more quirk (notably in forms like g, j, r, and t), reinforcing the handmade character. Numerals follow the same rounded, slightly wobbly construction and remain easy to distinguish at display sizes.