Print Lagef 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, retro, quirky, chunky, friendly impact, hand-drawn feel, compact display, playful branding, rounded, soft, bouncy, compact, cartoonish.
A heavy, compact hand-drawn print with rounded terminals and softly blunted corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating solid silhouettes and an even color on the page. The forms lean tall and condensed, with generous counters kept small by the weight, and slightly irregular curves that preserve a drawn-by-hand rhythm without breaking legibility. Uppercase shapes feel simple and poster-like, while the lowercase keeps a single-storey feel and a sturdy, vertical stance; numerals match the same stout, rounded construction.
Ideal for short headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a friendly, attention-grabbing tone is needed. It also suits children’s materials, casual event promos, and bold social graphics, especially in contexts where the compact letterforms can be set large for maximum clarity.
The font reads as cheerful and approachable, with a lightly whimsical, cartoon sign-painting energy. Its compact proportions and soft edges give it a cozy, informal voice that feels at home in playful branding and upbeat headlines.
Designed to deliver a strong, informal presence with a hand-drawn personality, combining condensed, space-saving shapes with rounded, approachable detailing for high-impact display typography.
Spacing appears fairly tight and the heavy weight makes internal spaces close up at small sizes, so it performs best when given a bit of size or extra tracking. The overall texture is bold and consistent, with subtle hand-made unevenness adding character without looking messy.