Print Gokum 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, invitations, playful, quirky, storybook, hand-drawn, whimsical, handcrafted feel, playful display, casual tone, vintage charm, rounded terminals, wobbly strokes, irregular rhythm, soft serifs, inky.
A condensed, hand-drawn print style with slightly uneven contours and a lively baseline rhythm. Strokes show modest contrast and a brush-pen feel, with rounded, blobby terminals and occasional soft spur-like serifs that give letters a subtly old-fashioned texture. Counters tend to be compact, curves are slightly wobbly, and proportions vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, made-by-hand consistency rather than mechanical uniformity. Numerals and capitals carry the same narrow, upright stance, with simplified shapes and gentle swelling at joins and turns.
Well-suited to display use such as posters, event promos, book covers, and packaging where a hand-crafted voice is desirable. It also works nicely for invitations, labels, and playful branding accents, especially in short headlines, pull quotes, or signage where the quirky letterforms can be appreciated.
The overall tone is quirky and friendly, with a storybook charm that feels casual and personable. Its inky irregularities and narrow footprint lend a mischievous, crafty character—more playful than polished—suited to lighthearted or imaginative messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with an intentionally imperfect outline and a compact, upright build. Its goal is to deliver personality and warmth—an informal printed look that feels drawn with a brush or marker rather than set from rigid type.
The font reads best when given breathing room: the condensed forms and compact counters can visually darken in longer passages, especially at smaller sizes. The distinctive, slightly decorative tops and terminals help create character in headlines and short bursts, while the uneven stroke edges maintain an organic, analog feel.