Print Hekom 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, kids branding, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, lively, hand lettering, approachability, informal tone, display impact, rounded, brushy, chunky, soft, bouncy.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals and visibly organic stroke edges. The letterforms lean slightly and show subtle irregularities in width, spacing, and contour that create a natural, written rhythm. Counters are generally open and simple, with a compact lowercase body and tall, prominent ascenders/descenders. Overall proportions feel condensed and upright-to-slightly-slanted, with soft curves and occasional wedge-like joins that suggest a marker or brush-pen influence.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where an informal, handwritten feel is desired. It can work for brand marks or signage that benefits from a warm, personal tone, and is less ideal for dense body text where the organic irregularities may reduce long-read comfort.
The font conveys an easygoing, upbeat tone—informal and personable, with a spontaneous handmade character. Its bouncy shapes and soft, inky presence feel approachable and fun rather than formal or precise.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a bold marker/brush feel—prioritizing charm, energy, and approachability while keeping letterforms clear enough for punchy display use.
Caps and lowercase share the same rounded, brushy construction, producing a cohesive, casual voice. Numerals follow the same simplified, hand-rendered logic, prioritizing friendliness over strict geometric consistency.