Print Medes 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, handmade, hand-lettered feel, approachability, playful display, casual readability, rounded, chunky, bouncy, informal, soft.
A lively, hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are mostly unconnected and monoline in feel, with gentle wobble and uneven curves that preserve a marker-like, handmade texture. Counters are open and slightly irregular, proportions vary from glyph to glyph, and the overall rhythm is buoyant with subtle baseline and width fluctuations that keep the texture energetic rather than rigid.
This font works best for short-to-medium text where warmth and personality are desired—children’s publishing, playful packaging, event posters, café or boutique signage, and social graphics. It also suits friendly brand marks and headers where a handmade, approachable voice is important.
The tone is approachable and upbeat, leaning whimsical and conversational. Its imperfect, doodled construction reads personable and lighthearted, suggesting craft, classroom materials, and casual storytelling rather than formality.
The design appears intended to emulate casual hand lettering with a bold marker or brush-pen feel, prioritizing charm and immediacy over geometric precision. Its goal is to deliver an informal, friendly texture that remains legible while clearly looking drawn by hand.
Uppercase shapes are simplified and friendly, while lowercase forms keep single-storey constructions and rounded joins for an easy, informal read. Numerals match the same soft, chunky construction, maintaining consistency across text and display sizes.