Print Kedes 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, social media, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, handmade, informal tone, handmade look, approachability, high legibility, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, bouncy, marker-like.
A rounded, heavy handwritten print style with smooth, brush/marker-like strokes and softly blunted terminals. The letters lean slightly forward and show gentle stroke wobble, giving an organic, drawn-by-hand rhythm while staying consistently legible. Counters are generous and often oval, curves are inflated, and joins are simplified, producing a chunky silhouette with even stroke color across the alphabet and figures.
Works best for short-to-medium display copy where a friendly handmade voice is desired: posters, packaging, labels, classroom materials, kids’ products, and casual social graphics. It can also suit headings, pull quotes, and branded merch where a bold, approachable handwritten print is more important than typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a kid-friendly, informal feel that reads like confident marker lettering. Its bouncy proportions and soft shapes create warmth and charm rather than formality, making text feel conversational and welcoming.
The design appears intended to mimic casual marker lettering with a polished, consistent stroke weight—delivering a handmade look that remains readable and graphic at headline sizes. The slight forward slant and rounded construction suggest an emphasis on energy, friendliness, and everyday informality.
The texture is clean and uniform enough for display use, but retains enough irregularity to avoid looking mechanical. Rounded shapes (especially bowls and numerals) emphasize a plush, cartoon-like presence, while the slight slant adds momentum and energy to lines of text.