Print Ankim 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids, craft, packaging, quotes, cards, playful, friendly, casual, hand-drawn, youthful, approachability, informality, legibility, handmade feel, monoline, rounded, bouncy, quirky, simple.
A casual hand-drawn print with narrow proportions, monoline strokes, and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are built from simple, slightly irregular strokes that keep a consistent rhythm without looking mechanically uniform. Curves are open and airy, verticals are slender, and spacing feels even but naturally imperfect, contributing to an informal texture in text. Numerals and capitals follow the same pared-down, lightly wobbly construction for a cohesive set.
Well-suited for children’s materials, classroom worksheets, craft labeling, greeting cards, and upbeat packaging. It also works nicely for short headlines, social graphics, and quote-style compositions where a friendly handwritten print is desired.
The font reads as approachable and lighthearted, with a sketchbook spontaneity that feels friendly rather than formal. Its narrow, tidy shapes keep it neat, while the subtle irregularities preserve a human, conversational tone.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing handwritten print that stays legible and compact while retaining a natural, hand-drawn character. Its consistent monoline feel and restrained irregularity suggest a balance between charm and everyday readability.
Ascenders are tall and prominent, and the lowercase has a modest x-height, which gives lines a slightly springy, up-and-down cadence. Round letters like o/e/c stay open and clear at text sizes, while pointed diagonals (k, v, w, x) remain soft due to rounded joins and terminals.