Print Oklem 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, book covers, kids, craft branding, playful, folksy, friendly, casual, handmade, hand-lettered feel, approachability, display personality, casual readability, rounded, brushy, soft terminals, bouncy baseline, slightly irregular.
A lively, brush-like print with thick, rounded strokes and softened terminals. Letterforms show subtle irregularities in width and curvature that mimic marker or brush lettering, creating a hand-drawn rhythm without connecting strokes. Proportions are compact with a modest x-height and generous, slightly varied counters; curves are full and the joins are smoothed rather than sharply articulated. The numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction for consistent texture in mixed copy.
Well-suited for packaging, café or market signage, posters, and book covers where a friendly handmade feel is desired. It also works for children’s materials, event invites, and short social headlines, especially when set at medium-to-large sizes where the brushy details and soft terminals stay crisp.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a whimsical, slightly rustic character. Its bouncy shapes and handmade irregularity give it an informal, personable voice suited to cheerful or crafty messaging rather than formal editorial settings.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of casual hand-lettered brush printing—clear enough to read in short passages while preserving an organic, handcrafted texture. It prioritizes friendliness and visual personality over strict geometric regularity, aiming to make messages feel personal and approachable.
Capitals read clearly at display sizes, while the lowercase brings most of the personality through its looping bowls and softly tapered endings. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a deliberate way, contributing to an organic, handwritten color across lines of text.