Print Kigis 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, quirky, approachability, handmade feel, informal voice, playful clarity, rounded, chunky, marker-like, soft terminals, bouncy baseline.
A chunky handwritten print with rounded forms and softly blunted terminals, resembling a felt-tip or marker stroke. Letter shapes are simplified and open, with slightly uneven curves and stroke joins that preserve a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Counters are generous and mostly circular, while straights (like I, l, and t) remain gently irregular rather than rigid. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the set a lively, variable-width texture without losing overall readability.
Works well for children-oriented materials, playful branding, crafts, and casual packaging where an upbeat handwritten feel is desirable. It’s also effective for headlines, labels, and short UI or social-media statements where a friendly voice matters more than typographic formality.
The font conveys an approachable, lighthearted tone—casual and conversational, with a kid-friendly warmth. Its imperfect, hand-drawn consistency reads as personable and informal, making text feel human and spontaneous rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand lettering with a thick marker, prioritizing approachability and clarity over precision. Its rounded construction and gentle irregularities aim to add personality and charm while remaining legible in common display and short-text contexts.
Distinctive quirks include a loop-tailed Q, a single-storey a, a descender-heavy g, and rounded numerals with a notably loopy 8. The uppercase and lowercase share a similar friendliness and weight, and the overall color on the page is dark and even, suitable for short phrases and display-sized settings.