Print Vakem 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, invitations, classroom materials, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, hand-drawn, human warmth, casual readability, playful tone, handmade look, rounded, monoline, bouncy, sketchy, irregular.
A hand-drawn, monoline print style with rounded terminals and gently uneven stroke edges that mimic marker or felt-tip pressure. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with tall ascenders/descenders and a relatively small x-height that gives the lowercase a lighter, airy presence. Curves are soft and slightly wobbly, while verticals stay mostly straight, creating a clean but homemade rhythm. Counters are open and legible, and the overall spacing feels a bit irregular in a natural, handwritten way rather than mechanically uniform.
This face works well when you want a friendly handwritten feel in short to medium text, such as children’s content, casual posters, craft packaging, party invitations, and classroom or worksheet materials. It’s particularly effective for headings, labels, and display copy where a personal, drawn-by-hand tone is desirable.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with a casual, everyday charm. Its subtle wobble and rounded shapes add a quirky, kid-friendly tone without becoming overly messy or chaotic.
The design appears intended to provide a legible, informal print handwriting voice—neat enough for reading, but with visible human irregularities that keep it warm and lively.
Capitals are simple and clear with minimal ornamentation, while lowercase forms introduce more personality through single-story shapes and varied curve tension. Numerals keep the same hand-drawn simplicity, with straightforward, easily recognizable forms that fit the informal texture of the alphabet.