Print Lidow 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, craft branding, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, hand-drawn, handmade warmth, approachability, casual readability, playful voice, rounded, bouncy, monoline, soft, informal.
A compact, hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a lively baseline and subtle wobble that preserves a natural marker-pen feel. Counters are generally open and generous for the narrow proportions, and the overall rhythm is airy, with straightforward shapes and minimal detailing. Numerals follow the same friendly, drawn character, keeping consistent stroke weight and rounded turns.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where an informal, handmade voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful editorial callouts, packaging, and casual branding. It also works nicely for posters, invitations, and social graphics where friendly readability matters more than strict typographic regularity.
The tone is warm and approachable, with an easygoing, kid-friendly energy. Its slight irregularities and buoyant curves read as personal and conversational, making text feel informal and human rather than engineered.
The design appears intended to mimic neat hand lettering with a marker-like stroke: simple, legible shapes paired with gentle irregularity to convey personality. It aims for an approachable, everyday feel that keeps text readable while still looking distinctly hand-drawn.
Capitals are tall and lean, and the lowercase keeps a modest x-height relative to ascenders, which adds a light, wiry verticality in mixed-case settings. The texture stays consistent across lines of text, producing an even, hand-made color without heavy contrast or sharp corners.