Print Dekew 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, handmade, human warmth, informal voice, casual readability, playful tone, rounded, bouncy, open forms, soft terminals, uneven rhythm.
A casual handwritten print with rounded, softly modulated strokes and subtly irregular contours that keep the texture lively. Letterforms favor open bowls and generous apertures, with a gentle wobble in curves and a slightly variable baseline and spacing that reads intentionally human rather than mechanical. Terminals are mostly blunt and softened, and curves dominate over sharp joins, giving the alphabet a buoyant, sketch-like rhythm while remaining clear at text sizes.
Well suited to short-to-medium passages where a friendly, human voice is desirable—such as kids-oriented materials, informal branding, labels, invitations, and lightweight poster headlines. It also works nicely for social media graphics and quotes where a relaxed handwritten tone helps soften the message.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a playful, conversational energy. Its informal shapes and slightly quirky proportions feel handmade and relaxed, suggesting friendliness and spontaneity rather than strict precision.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, neat hand printing while preserving readability and evenness across a full character set. Its controlled irregularity and rounded forms aim to deliver an informal, approachable texture that feels personal without becoming messy.
Capitals are simple and airy, pairing comfortably with the lowercase without feeling overly formal. Numerals follow the same drawn character, with rounded shapes and small idiosyncrasies that match the alphabet and keep the color consistent in mixed alphanumeric settings.