Print Kikef 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, childlike, bubbly, handmade feel, approachability, display impact, informal branding, rounded, chunky, brushy, soft terminals, loose rhythm.
A rounded, marker-like handwritten face with heavy, softly swelling strokes and minimal contrast. Letterforms are loosely constructed with slightly irregular curves and widths, giving an organic rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. Terminals are blunted and smooth, counters are open and simplified, and the overall silhouette feels chunky and compact with a steady baseline and upright stance.
Well-suited to short-form display settings where a friendly, handmade feel is desired—such as posters, packaging, classroom materials, social graphics, and informal branding. It performs best at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded stroke texture and loose proportions can read clearly.
The font conveys an easygoing, approachable tone with a playful, kid-friendly energy. Its soft edges and hand-drawn wobble read as personable and informal, suggesting warmth and spontaneity rather than precision or authority.
The design appears intended to emulate thick marker or brush pen writing in a clean, repeatable digital form, prioritizing warmth, legibility, and an energetic hand-drawn character for casual display typography.
Capitals are simple and bold with a poster-like presence, while lowercase forms keep a casual, handwritten flavor; the single-storey shapes and rounded bowls reinforce the informal voice. Numerals match the same soft, brush-drawn construction and remain highly legible at display sizes.