Print Kumul 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, hand-drawn, friendly, quirky, casual, approachability, handmade charm, informal emphasis, playful legibility, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft, cartoonish.
A chunky, rounded handwritten print with softly blunted terminals and slightly wobbly contours that mimic marker or brush lettering. Strokes are heavy and mostly monoline, with gentle swelling in places that adds an organic, drawn-by-hand rhythm. The letterforms are compact and upright with irregular widths and spacing that create a lively, uneven texture, while counters stay open enough to keep forms recognizable. Numerals and punctuation match the same soft, informal construction for a consistent overall color.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where a friendly, informal voice is desired, such as children’s materials, playful packaging, café or craft branding, social graphics, posters, and attention-grabbing headlines. It can also work for labels or signage where a handmade feel is more important than strict uniformity.
The font feels cheerful and approachable, with a kid-friendly, cartoon-like warmth. Its imperfect outlines and bouncy proportions communicate spontaneity and informality, suggesting something personal, handmade, and lighthearted rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable handwritten print that stays highly legible while retaining the spontaneity of hand lettering. It prioritizes charm and personality through rounded shapes and controlled irregularity, aiming for a fun, everyday tone.
Several glyphs show intentional idiosyncrasies—like rounded joins, slightly off-center bowls, and varied stroke endings—which enhance the hand-rendered character. The dense stroke weight makes it visually assertive, so it tends to read best when given ample size and breathing room.