Print Kanus 8 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, signage, stickers, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, approachable, handmade feel, friendly legibility, casual display, playful tone, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, bouncy rhythm, quirky.
A rounded, hand-drawn print face with thick, mostly even stroke weight and softly blunted terminals. Forms are compact and slightly condensed, with simple geometry that feels sketched rather than mechanically constructed. Curves are generous and bowls are plump, while joins and corners are eased, creating an overall soft silhouette. Spacing is fairly open for the weight, helping the dense strokes remain legible, and the lowercase keeps a clear, readable structure with single-story shapes and straightforward counters.
Well-suited to short to medium text in playful contexts such as children’s products, casual packaging, craft or DIY branding, posters, and friendly wayfinding. It also works for headings and callouts where a hand-drawn feel and strong color on the page are desired.
The font conveys a cheerful, informal tone—warm, a little quirky, and kid-friendly without becoming overly decorative. Its bouncy rhythm and softened shapes suggest casual notes, classroom materials, and lighthearted branding where friendliness matters more than strict polish.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker or brush-pen printing—bold enough to pop at display sizes while staying straightforward and readable. The softened corners and consistent stroke texture prioritize warmth and approachability over strict typographic rigidity.
Capitals maintain a simple, signage-like clarity, while the lowercase introduces more personality through rounded shoulders and slightly idiosyncratic curves. Numerals match the same soft, chunky construction, with smooth contours that keep them consistent in texture alongside text.