Print Semal 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, bouncy, human warmth, casual tone, playful display, handmade feel, rounded, brushy, chunky, soft, quirky.
A rounded, marker-like handwritten design with thick, smooth strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a lively baseline bounce and gently shifting widths that create an organic rhythm. Curves dominate (notably in C, O, S, and G), while straight stems stay softly tapered and slightly wobbly rather than geometric. Counters are generally open and generous, and the overall texture reads as dense but comfortable thanks to the rounded joins and consistent stroke fullness.
Works well for short to medium-length text where warmth and informality are desired, such as kids-oriented branding, playful packaging, event posters, stickers, and social media graphics. It is especially effective at display sizes for headings, captions, and callouts where the bouncy rhythm and rounded strokes can be appreciated.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone that feels informal and personable. Its hand-drawn wobble and rounded shapes suggest friendliness and spontaneity, lending text a chatty, human voice rather than a polished corporate feel.
Likely drawn to emulate a friendly felt-tip or brush-pen print style, prioritizing personality and approachability over strict uniformity. The design aims to feel handmade and energetic while staying legible through open counters and uncomplicated shapes.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive marker-drawn character, with lowercase forms leaning toward single-storey, handwritten conventions. Numerals are similarly rounded and casual, matching the letterforms in weight and softness for consistent mixed-content settings.