Print Selan 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, informality, handmade texture, display clarity, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft terminals, monoline-ish.
A lively handwritten print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms lean largely upright with a gentle, bouncy baseline rhythm and small, natural irregularities that keep the texture human. Proportions are relatively compact, with tall ascenders/descenders compared to the lowercase body, and counters that stay open despite the heavy stroke. Curves are emphasized over sharp corners, giving forms like O, S, and G a smooth, rubbery feel, while verticals (H, N, I) remain sturdy and slightly tapered at ends.
It works well for short-to-medium text where a friendly, handmade tone is desired—such as children’s materials, casual branding, packaging callouts, posters, and greeting cards. The heavy, rounded strokes also suit headings and display lines that need to feel inviting and informal.
The font reads as warm and approachable, with an informal, kid-friendly energy. Its slightly quirky construction and buoyant rhythm suggest spontaneity and humor rather than formality or precision.
The design appears intended to mimic quick marker or brush lettering in unconnected print form, prioritizing charm and approachability over strict uniformity. Its consistent heaviness and rounded construction aim to produce bold, legible shapes with a personable, handcrafted voice.
Caps and lowercase mix comfortably: capitals feel simple and sign-like, while lowercase adds more personality through loopier shapes and varied entry/exit strokes. Numerals match the same rounded, hand-drawn logic, staying clear at a glance and maintaining consistent weight and softness across the set.