Print Noma 8 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids materials, packaging, posters, social graphics, craft labels, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handwritten realism, approachability, everyday voice, informal clarity, rounded, monoline, marker-like, bouncy, informal.
A casual, hand-drawn print face with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The forms are wide and open, with gently uneven curves and slight stroke wobble that preserves a natural, written rhythm. Counters are generous (notably in O, P, R, and e), and joins are simple and unembellished, keeping the alphabet highly legible despite the intentionally irregular outlines. Spacing reads loose and airy, with each glyph feeling individually drawn rather than mechanically repeated.
Works well for kid-focused design, casual packaging, posters, and social media graphics where an approachable handwritten feel is desired. It also suits short to medium passages in educational handouts or informal editorial callouts, provided a relaxed, handmade texture is appropriate.
The overall tone is friendly and conversational, like neat handwriting made with a felt-tip or marker. Its slight quirks and bouncy proportions convey informality and warmth, suggesting personal notes, classroom materials, or handmade signage rather than formal publishing.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, everyday handwriting in a consistent, font-ready system—prioritizing friendliness and clarity over precision. Its wide, rounded construction and subtle irregularities aim to create a human, personable voice that still holds together across full sentences and numerals.
Capitals are straightforward and readable, with modest idiosyncrasies such as simplified diagonals (K, X) and rounded bowls (B, D). Lowercase maintains a consistent handwritten logic with single-storey shapes and minimal detailing; punctuation in the sample feels clean and unobtrusive, supporting longer text without becoming overly decorative.