Print Upkan 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, craft labels, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade warmth, casual readability, playful tone, rounded, bouncy, soft, informal, comic.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with rounded terminals and a gently uneven stroke rhythm. Letterforms are simplified and open, with soft curves, occasional slight wobble, and minimal internal detailing, creating a clean but handmade texture. Proportions feel condensed with tall ascenders and descenders relative to the lowercase body, and spacing appears a touch irregular in a natural, handwritten way. Numerals follow the same rounded, approachable construction with consistent stroke presence and clear silhouettes.
Well suited to friendly display settings such as children’s materials, casual posters, invitations, classroom resources, and packaging that benefits from a handmade touch. It can also work for short-to-medium text in informal contexts where warmth and personality are more important than strict typographic neutrality.
The font reads as cheerful and approachable, with a lighthearted, everyday tone. Its slight irregularities and softened shapes give it a human, conversational voice that feels relaxed rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, readable handwritten print style with a playful character and consistent rhythm. It aims to capture the charm of marker or pen lettering while staying tidy enough for practical, everyday use.
Capitals are straightforward and legible with modest geometric influence, while lowercase forms lean more cursive-influenced in their structure yet remain unconnected. The overall texture stays consistent across the alphabet and figures, making it suitable for longer phrases without feeling overly decorative.