Print Tykud 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, craft branding, social graphics, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, cheerful, approachability, handmade tone, informal display, cheerful messaging, rounded, blobby, soft terminals, bouncy baseline, open counters.
A chunky, rounded handwritten print with soft, slightly uneven stroke edges that mimic marker or brush pressure. Forms are simplified and generously curved, with bulbous terminals, open counters, and a gently bouncy rhythm that keeps letters feeling lively rather than rigid. Proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, and widths fluctuate, giving the alphabet an organic, hand-drawn cadence while maintaining clear, readable silhouettes.
Well-suited to short to medium-length copy where friendliness is the goal—children’s publishing, playful packaging, café or craft branding, posters, and digital/social graphics. It also works nicely for headings, pull quotes, and labels where a hand-lettered presence adds personality.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a kid-friendly, homemade charm. Its soft corners and buoyant shapes suggest warmth and informality, making text feel conversational and welcoming rather than authoritative.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, legible handwritten look that feels spontaneous and human without sacrificing clarity. Its rounded, simplified forms aim for broad appeal and quick recognition in display and branding contexts.
Capitals are sturdy and cartoon-like, while lowercase characters lean toward single-storey, simplified constructions that enhance the informal feel. Numerals follow the same rounded, hand-shaped logic, with notably soft curves and thick joins that read well at display sizes.