Print Lokef 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, whimsical, handwritten feel, approachability, casual tone, human texture, playfulness, rounded, monoline, bouncy, naive, organic.
A compact, monoline handwritten print with softly rounded terminals and gently uneven contours that preserve a drawn-by-hand feel. Strokes remain largely uniform with minimal contrast, and many forms show slight wobble and asymmetry, creating an organic rhythm. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with narrow overall set and small counters; curves are open and simplified, while verticals stay mostly straight but subtly irregular. The lowercase is compact with short extenders, and the numerals follow the same informal, simplified construction.
Works well for short to medium text where a friendly, informal voice is needed—such as children’s materials, playful posters, craft or DIY branding, packaging, and casual social media graphics. It is especially suited to headings, labels, and display lines where the hand-drawn texture can be appreciated.
The font reads cheerful and approachable, like quick marker lettering meant to feel personal rather than polished. Its lighthearted irregularities and rounded shapes give it a warm, kid-friendly tone with a casual, everyday energy.
Designed to emulate quick, unconnected hand printing with consistent stroke weight and a deliberately imperfect outline. The goal appears to be an approachable, lively texture that stays readable while retaining the charm of marker-style lettering.
Capital shapes are simple and legible, with several letters showing distinctive hand-drawn quirks (e.g., irregular bowls and open apertures) that reinforce an informal, human cadence. Spacing appears intentionally uneven in a way that supports the handwritten character, especially in longer text.