Print Pukim 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, youthful, handmade, approachable, lively, informal, attention, brushy, chunky, rounded, organic, bouncy.
The letterforms are hand-drawn and unconnected, with thick, brushy strokes and subtly irregular edges that preserve a natural marker/paint feel. Shapes lean slightly and vary in width, creating an animated texture across words. Counters are generally open and rounded, with simplified construction and occasional quirky details (notably in forms like G, R, and the numerals) that reinforce an informal, handcrafted character.
This font works best for display applications where an informal voice is desirable, such as posters, headlines, stickers, and social media graphics. It’s well suited to kids’ materials, casual packaging, event flyers, and playful branding, especially where a hand-made feel adds charm. For longer passages, it will typically be more effective in brief bursts—titles, callouts, or short captions—where its lively texture remains clear.
This font reads as playful and personable, with a casual, doodled energy that feels friendly rather than formal. The slightly bouncy rhythm and soft, rounded terminals give it a lighthearted tone suited to humorous or kid-adjacent messaging. Its confident heavy marks add a bold, outgoing presence without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering made with a broad marker or brush, prioritizing personality and immediacy over strict geometric consistency. Its irregularities and simplified shapes suggest a goal of warmth and expressiveness, helping text feel human and spontaneous. The strong stroke weight supports emphasis in short phrases and display settings.
Across the alphabet and numerals, the set maintains a consistent heavy marker texture while allowing noticeable per-glyph variation, which adds authenticity. The numerals are particularly rounded and chunky, matching the tone of the letters and keeping a cohesive, hand-drawn color in running text.