Print Wakij 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, labels, storybook, rustic, whimsical, folksy, vintage, handmade feel, human warmth, vintage charm, casual readability, display texture, textured, hand-drawn, irregular, calligraphic, soft serif.
A hand-drawn, serifed print face with a slightly condensed stance and lively, irregular stroke rhythm. Strokes show subtle modulation and a brush/pen-like taper, with rounded terminals and small flared wedge serifs that feel carved rather than constructed. Curves are slightly uneven and counters vary in size, giving the alphabet a natural, human cadence; widths also shift from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the informal texture. Uppercase forms are sturdy and upright with gently cupped arms and varying serif sizes, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, readable structure with modest ascenders/descenders and occasional quirks (notably in s, g, and k). Numerals follow the same organic logic, with softened corners and mild baseline irregularity that reads as intentional rather than sloppy.
Well-suited for headlines, short paragraphs, and display settings where a handcrafted feel is an asset—such as book covers, event posters, packaging, labels, café menus, and boutique branding. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers in editorial layouts when paired with a calmer body typeface.
The overall tone is warm and personable, evoking handmade signage, storybook titling, and craft-oriented design. Its imperfect edges and varied letter widths add charm and approachability, lending a slightly old-world, rustic character without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand lettering with subtle serif cues—capturing the warmth of a drawn line while staying structured enough for readable text samples. Its controlled irregularities suggest a goal of adding personality and vintage craft flavor to contemporary layouts.
In text, the font maintains clear word shapes and a consistent vertical posture, but the uneven stroke edges and variable glyph widths create a pronounced texture. This works best when that texture is desirable; at smaller sizes or dense layouts, the busy edges and irregular spacing can become more noticeable.