Print Gakek 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, crafts, headlines, playful, casual, friendly, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, approachability, playfulness, informal display, human texture, chunky, rounded, blobby, uneven, cartoonish.
A chunky hand-drawn print with rounded terminals, softly squared curves, and an intentionally uneven stroke edge that mimics marker or brush pressure. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with simplified geometry and minimal interior detailing; counters are small and often irregular, adding a tactile, inked feel. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, producing a bouncy rhythm in text while remaining consistently upright and legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and punchy callouts where a casual hand-lettered feel is desired—such as posters, playful packaging, classroom materials, DIY/craft branding, and social graphics. It can also work for informal UI labels or signage when a friendly, human touch is more important than strict typographic precision.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a doodled, homemade character that feels approachable rather than polished. Its slight wobble and blunted shapes give it a lighthearted, cartoon-leaning voice suited to fun, everyday messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-drawn lettering—bold, simple shapes with visible irregularities—while staying readable and consistent enough for repeated use. It prioritizes personality, warmth, and a crafted look over mechanical uniformity.
Capitals are stout and attention-grabbing, while lowercase forms keep a compact profile with a simple single-storey "a" and a short, sturdy "t". Numerals follow the same soft, irregular construction, keeping the set cohesive across headings and small callouts.