Print Poken 8 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, cheerful, friendly, bouncy, quirky, handmade feel, bold friendliness, whimsical display, casual branding, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, cartoony, organic.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print style with thick strokes and noticeably irregular curves. Letters have soft, blobby terminals and slightly uneven contours that mimic marker or brush pressure, with simplified bowls and open counters for clarity at display sizes. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the set a lively rhythm; circular forms (O, o, 0) are generously rounded, while verticals often swell and taper subtly. The overall texture is bold and dark, with a casual, imperfect baseline feel even though the forms remain upright and unconnected.
Best suited to display work where personality is the goal: children’s books, playful branding, snack and candy packaging, casual posters, and social graphics. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where a friendly, handmade vibe is desired, but its heavy texture and irregularity make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning into a whimsical, cartoon-like friendliness rather than precision. Its informal wobble and soft edges read as handmade and personable, making text feel conversational and lighthearted.
The design appears intended to capture a bold, hand-lettered marker look with rounded, friendly shapes and intentionally imperfect outlines. Its variable proportions and soft terminals prioritize warmth and character over strict typographic regularity.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and simple, while lowercase letters emphasize rounded shoulders and playful hooks. Numerals are equally soft and hand-shaped, matching the alphabet’s uneven, organic energy and maintaining strong visual weight in running text.