Print Tydab 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, invitations, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, cheerful display, casual readability, rounded, soft, bouncy, chunky, brushy.
A lively handwritten print with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals that suggest a marker or brush-pen. Letterforms are upright with a slightly bouncy baseline and irregular rhythm, creating a natural, drawn-by-hand consistency rather than strict geometric precision. Counters are generally open and round, with simplified construction in many letters and occasional exaggerated curves (notably in S, J, and y). Spacing feels loose and conversational, and the numerals match the same chunky, informal stroke and soft cornering.
This font suits short-to-medium text where an informal, approachable voice is needed—children’s materials, craft and DIY branding, casual packaging, and cheerful posters or flyers. It can also work for headings and pull quotes in social media graphics, where its rounded weight and lively rhythm stay legible at display sizes.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a humorous, kid-friendly energy. Its uneven, hand-rendered cadence reads personable and crafty, leaning more cheerful than formal or serious.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand-lettering with a bold marker feel—prioritizing charm, warmth, and readability over strict typographic regularity. Its simplified forms and rounded stroke endings aim to communicate friendliness and spontaneity in everyday messaging.
Distinctive details include a curly, looped descending y, a playful S with swelling curves, and an expressive uppercase Q with a prominent tail. The x-height reads moderate and the shapes prioritize friendliness over sharp contrast or crisp modularity, which helps maintain an easygoing, hand-lettered feel in continuous text.