Print Gukow 8 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, headlines, casual, friendly, lively, personal, approachable, handwritten feel, friendly tone, casual display, everyday notes, hand-drawn, bouncy, loose, rounded, monoline.
A relaxed handwritten print with a right-leaning posture and a smooth, monoline stroke. Letterforms are narrow and slightly variable in width, with rounded turns, tapered entry/exit strokes, and subtle baseline bounce that keeps lines feeling animated. Counters are open and simple, terminals are mostly soft and slightly hooked, and overall spacing is even enough for text while preserving an organic, drawn-by-hand rhythm.
Works well for short to medium-length copy where a human, casual voice is desired—packaging, café menus, posters, social posts, invitations, and greeting card messaging. It also suits headings and pull quotes, and can be paired with a neutral sans for body text when longer reading is needed.
The tone is informal and personable, like quick neat notes or a friendly label. Its gentle slant and buoyant shapes give it an upbeat, conversational feel without becoming overly decorative or messy.
Likely designed to emulate neat, quick handwriting in an unconnected print style, balancing spontaneity with readability. The consistent stroke and restrained ornamentation suggest an aim for versatile, everyday display use rather than formal calligraphy.
Uppercase forms stay legible with simplified structures, while lowercase letters show more individuality (notably the looped descenders and the varied arm/shoulder shapes). Numerals match the handwritten logic with rounded bowls and straightforward construction, keeping the set consistent for mixed text and headings.