Print Lakal 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, kids branding, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, youthful, handmade feel, friendly voice, casual impact, approachable branding, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, informal.
A lively handwritten print face with thick, rounded strokes and a slightly right-leaning, marker-like construction. Curves are soft and ballooned, terminals are blunt, and stroke joins feel gently irregular, preserving a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Proportions are compact with simplified interior counters, and letterforms show small variations in width and shape that add warmth without sacrificing overall readability.
Best suited to short to medium lengths where personality matters: headlines, posters, product packaging, greeting cards, and social graphics. It also works well for kid-oriented materials, casual branding, and signage where a friendly handwritten voice is desired.
The font communicates an upbeat, approachable tone—casual and a bit cheeky—like hand-lettering for a note, poster, or classroom sign. Its bouncy rhythm and soft edges make it feel welcoming and informal rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic confident, quick marker lettering—clean enough for legibility, but intentionally irregular to retain an authentic handmade feel. It prioritizes warmth and impact over strict geometric consistency, making text look like it was drawn specifically for the message.
Uppercase forms are simple and rounded, while lowercase adds more personality through loopy bowls and open apertures; dots and punctuation read as bold, circular marks. Numerals follow the same chunky, handwritten logic, keeping a consistent texture across mixed text.