Print Solus 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids, posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachable, playfulness, informality, display impact, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft, cartoonish.
A chunky, rounded handwritten print with smooth, blobby terminals and subtly uneven stroke edges that keep it feeling drawn rather than constructed. The letterforms are compact with a gently bouncy baseline and slightly irregular widths, creating an easy, informal rhythm. Counters are simple and fairly open for the style, while joins and curves lean organic, with occasional asymmetry that adds charm. The overall texture is dark and solid, favoring soft curves over sharp corners for a warm, approachable silhouette.
Well-suited to children’s materials, playful packaging, casual posters, and friendly branding where an inviting handwritten feel is desired. It works best at display sizes for titles, labels, and short calls to action, and can also handle short paragraphs when generous spacing and line height are used.
The font projects a cheerful, kid-friendly tone that feels relaxed and personable. Its handmade irregularities read as spontaneous and approachable, giving text a lighthearted, conversational voice. The rounded weight and simplified shapes add a touch of cartoon energy without becoming overly chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic a bold marker or brush-pen print style, prioritizing charm and approachability over strict geometric consistency. Its rounded forms and lively rhythm suggest a goal of making text feel fun, handmade, and immediately welcoming in informal contexts.
Capitals are sturdy and attention-grabbing, making them effective for short headlines, while lowercase maintains a consistent, readable cadence for brief passages. Numerals match the same rounded, filled-in feel and sit comfortably alongside letters. The overall impression is more about personality than precision, with deliberate imperfections that create warmth.