Print Ruto 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids, posters, packaging, headlines, social, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, informality, handmade charm, playfulness, rounded, blobby, bouncy, soft, chunky.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded, slightly blobby strokes and a gently right-leaning posture. Letterforms are simple and open, with soft terminals and noticeably uneven stroke edges that mimic marker or brush texture without sharp contrast. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, producing a lively rhythm, while counters stay generous enough to keep shapes readable at larger sizes. The lowercase is compact with simple single-storey forms, and figures are rounded and informal to match the alphabet.
Works best for short to medium text where personality is the priority: kids-oriented materials, playful posters, casual packaging, event promos, and social graphics. It’s particularly effective for headings, labels, and quotes where the bold, rounded strokes can hold up in high-contrast layouts.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a spontaneous, doodled energy. Its bouncy shapes and soft corners feel kid-friendly and lighthearted, suggesting an informal, conversational voice rather than a polished corporate one.
Designed to capture an informal, handwritten print look with a confident, thick stroke and an intentionally imperfect finish. The goal appears to be friendliness and immediacy—like lettering drawn quickly with a marker—while keeping letterforms clear and broadly legible.
Caps are roomy and emphatic, giving headings a friendly presence. Spacing appears relaxed and organic, and the slight irregularities in stroke width and curvature are consistent enough to feel intentional while still retaining a hand-rendered character.