Print Saman 8 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, headlines, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, messy-cute, handmade feel, distressed texture, playful display, casual warmth, rounded, blobby, textured, speckled, inked.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with uneven contours and a deliberately imperfect silhouette. Strokes are heavy but vary subtly, with softened terminals and slightly wobbly curves that create a lively rhythm. Many glyphs include irregular interior “holes” or speckled cut-ins, giving an ink-blot or stamped texture rather than a clean fill. Proportions are informal and slightly inconsistent across the set, with simplified shapes and open counters that keep the letters readable despite the texture.
Best suited for short, bold applications where texture can be appreciated: posters, event flyers, product packaging, stickers, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, craft-themed projects, and social graphics where a casual, hand-rendered voice is desired. For longer text, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity and prevent the texture from becoming noisy.
The overall tone is playful and homemade, like marker lettering or a hand-inked poster that’s been distressed. The speckled interiors add a crafty, lo-fi character that reads as casual, approachable, and a bit goofy. It feels kid-friendly and lighthearted rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-lettering with a built-in distressed/inky texture, balancing readability with a deliberately imperfect, handmade finish. Its irregular shapes and speckled counters aim to add personality and warmth, making the type feel informal and tactile.
The texture is integrated into the letterforms (not just a background effect), so it remains visible even at moderate sizes; at very small sizes the speckling may visually fill in. Numerals match the same rounded, blobby construction and maintain the same distressed interior detailing for consistent color on the page.