Print Gemaz 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, posters, packaging, menus, greeting cards, playful, folksy, whimsical, friendly, storybook, handmade feel, warmth, informality, approachability, charm, hand-drawn, brushy, organic, rounded, irregular.
A hand-drawn print face with a brush-pen feel, showing softly irregular outlines and gently tapering stroke terminals. Curves are slightly lopsided in an intentional way, with modest modulation and rounded corners that keep the texture lively. Counters tend to be open and airy, and the lowercase has a simple, single-storey construction with buoyant ascenders and descenders. Spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating an organic rhythm without sacrificing overall clarity.
This font suits short to medium-length text where personality is desirable—children’s books, playful posters, product packaging, café menus, greeting cards, and craft branding. It works best at display sizes or comfortable reading sizes where the textured stroke edges and quirky proportions can be appreciated.
The tone is casual and good-humored, with a storybook warmth that reads as approachable and human. Its uneven edges and springy shapes suggest handmade signage and playful editorial lettering rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering in a consistent, readable alphabet—balancing charm and legibility through rounded shapes, restrained contrast, and subtle irregularity.
Capitals are bold and characterful, with distinctive silhouettes (notably in letters like Q, R, and W) that add visual charm in display settings. Numerals follow the same brushed, slightly quirky construction and feel cohesive alongside the letters.