Print Lamay 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, reverse italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s design, posters, packaging, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, handmade, handmade feel, approachability, playful display, casual readability, rounded, chunky, bouncy, quirky, informal.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded stroke terminals and slightly uneven contours that preserve a marker-like, handmade texture. The letters are compact and generally upright with a gentle, bouncy rhythm and small variations in width and alignment that keep the line lively. Counters are modest and somewhat irregular, and the overall silhouette favors soft curves over sharp corners, giving forms a sturdy, filled-in look. Numerals follow the same simplified, rounded construction for a consistent, approachable set.
It works best for short to medium-length text where a personable voice is desired—children’s materials, posters, playful packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics. The heavy, rounded shapes hold up well in larger sizes and on simple backgrounds where a bold, friendly headline style is needed.
The font reads as warm and lighthearted, with an easygoing classroom or craft-table energy. Its imperfect edges and buoyant spacing communicate friendliness and spontaneity rather than formality or precision.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand-printed lettering with a thick marker feel, prioritizing approachability and character over geometric regularity. Its simplified, rounded forms aim to stay readable while clearly signaling an informal, fun tone.
Uppercase and lowercase maintain a consistent, simplified construction, leaning toward legibility through clear basic shapes while retaining deliberate irregularities typical of hand lettering. The texture stays visually consistent across the alphabet and figures, making it feel cohesive in longer passages despite the casual tone.