Print Merul 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, craft labels, headlines, playful, friendly, retro, whimsical, handmade, space-saving, approachability, handmade charm, informal clarity, rounded, soft terminals, monoline, bouncy, casual.
A condensed, hand-drawn print style with mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letters are tall and narrow with simple, open counters and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm. Stroke joins are smooth and informal, with subtle irregularities that suggest marker or felt-tip construction rather than rigid geometry. The figures are similarly narrow and rounded, keeping a consistent, compact color in text.
Works best for compact headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and playful branding where a friendly handwritten feel is desired. Its tall, narrow structure is useful when space is limited, and it can add character to short paragraphs in invites, menus, and educational or kids-oriented materials.
The overall tone is approachable and lighthearted, with a vintage classroom/children’s-book friendliness. Its narrow, tall proportions add a quirky, upbeat energy while still staying clear enough for short reads.
Designed to deliver a casual, hand-lettered voice in a space-saving footprint, balancing readability with an intentionally imperfect, homemade charm. The consistent stroke weight and rounded finishing aim to keep text feeling warm and inviting rather than sharp or formal.
Uppercase forms are simplified and sturdy, while lowercase introduces more personality in shapes like a single-storey “a” and looped descenders on letters such as “g” and “y.” Dots, curves, and terminals are consistently softened, which helps maintain an even texture despite the informal drawing quality.