Print Toby 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, warm, human touch, casual readability, playful display, approachable tone, rounded, soft, brushy, bouncy, quirky.
A rounded, hand-drawn print with softly swelling strokes and gently tapered terminals that suggest a marker or brush-pen texture. Letterforms lean on simple geometric cores but remain intentionally irregular, with subtly uneven curves, variable stroke pressure, and slightly wobbly verticals that keep the rhythm lively. Counters are open and generous, joins are smooth, and shapes like O/Q and the bowls in B/P feel plump and airy. Capitals are compact and approachable, while lowercase forms are simplified and clean, with single-storey a and g and a short, straightforward t.
This font works well where warmth and informality are desirable—children’s and family-oriented materials, playful packaging, invitations and greeting cards, shop signage, and short display copy in posters or social media graphics. It is best used at display and headline sizes where its hand-drawn character and rounded details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a light, conversational energy. Its imperfect, drawn-by-hand consistency reads personable and informal rather than polished or corporate, giving text a friendly, human presence.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, friendly hand lettering in an unconnected print style, balancing readability with an intentionally imperfect, human rhythm. Its rounded construction and brushy stroke modulation aim to add charm and approachability to titles and short passages.
The alphabet shows deliberate variation in curve tension and stroke endings, creating a buoyant baseline feel in running text. Numerals follow the same soft, handwritten logic, with rounded silhouettes and easy-to-read forms suited to casual settings.