Print Karis 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children's, social media, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, quirky, handmade feel, friendly display, casual tone, youth appeal, rounded, chunky, bouncy, marker-like, hand-drawn.
A rounded, hand-drawn print with thick, even strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms lean on simple, compact shapes and an irregular baseline rhythm that creates a gentle bounce in text. Curves are generous and slightly asymmetric, with occasional spur-like joins and simplified counters that keep the texture dense and bold on the page. Spacing feels loosely tuned in a natural handwritten way, and the figures match the letters with similarly chunky, open forms.
Best suited to short display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and cheerful branding where a handmade feel is a plus. It also works well for children’s materials, invitations, stickers, and social graphics, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded details stay legible.
The overall tone is approachable and lighthearted, with a kid-friendly, doodled energy. Its informal rhythm and slightly uneven details read as personal and human rather than polished or corporate, giving headlines a warm, chatty voice.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker or felt-tip printing: bold, rounded strokes with deliberate imperfections for personality. It aims to deliver an informal, approachable display voice that feels hand-lettered while remaining readable in quick phrases.
In longer lines the heavy texture and compact forms create a strong color, while distinctive shapes like the playful uppercase W and the looped lowercase g/q add character. The numerals are clear and sturdy, supporting simple labeling and callouts where a friendly voice is desired.