Print Tigum 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, kids, crafts, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, handmade, handmade warmth, approachability, display impact, casual readability, rounded, bouncy, soft, chunky, cartoonish.
A rounded, marker-like print face with thick, even strokes and softly blunted terminals. The letterforms are tall and relatively condensed, with gentle irregularities that keep the rhythm lively without becoming messy. Counters are compact and mostly closed, and curves dominate over sharp corners, giving the alphabet a smooth, approachable texture. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey constructions with a slightly bouncing baseline feel, while figures are similarly rounded and sturdy for clear standalone use.
Well-suited to playful headlines, packaging, stickers, classroom materials, and craft-oriented branding where an inviting, handmade impression is desired. It can also work for short blocks of text in friendly contexts, though its strong color and condensed build favor titles, captions, and callouts over long-form reading.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a hand-drawn warmth that feels conversational rather than polished. Its soft shapes and slightly quirky proportions suggest a kid-friendly, lighthearted voice that stays readable while still showing personality.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand-printed lettering in a thick marker, balancing charm and consistency for repeatable display use. It aims for legibility with personality—rounded forms, steady stroke weight, and a casual rhythm that feels human without sacrificing clarity.
Ascenders and capitals read tall, creating a vertical emphasis that helps short words stand out. Spacing appears comfortably open in text, supporting quick scanning, while the heavier strokes keep the font present at display sizes.