Print Labor 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, comics/cartoons, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, retro, handmade feel, friendly branding, playful display, casual emphasis, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, quirky.
A chunky, rounded hand-printed style with heavy, soft-ended strokes and minimal contrast. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and curvature, creating a bouncy rhythm while staying consistently upright and easy to track. Counters are generally open and generously shaped, with simplified, geometric-ish construction and rounded joins; terminals often feel bulbous or brush-like. The overall texture is dark and solid, with tight, compact proportions that keep lines of text dense and punchy.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, labels, and display signage where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It also fits children’s materials and playful branding, and can work for short captions or pull quotes when ample size and spacing are available.
The font reads as warm and informal, with a playful, cartoon-like friendliness. Its gentle irregularities and soft edges give it a handmade, approachable tone that feels lighthearted and slightly nostalgic.
Likely designed to capture the feel of a confident marker or brush-printed hand, prioritizing warmth and personality over rigid typographic precision. The simplified shapes and rounded stroke endings aim for immediate readability with a cheerful, approachable character.
Distinctive rounded terminals and subtly uneven curves help prevent the bold texture from feeling mechanical. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same friendly, simplified construction, supporting a cohesive voice across mixed-case settings.