Print Kylem 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, bouncy, approachability, handmade charm, display impact, playfulness, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, compact, irregular.
A chunky, rounded print style with thick, brush-like strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a lively baseline and small irregularities that read as hand-drawn rather than mechanically geometric. Counters are generally tight, joins are smooth, and the overall rhythm feels springy, with subtle variation in stroke edge and curve tension across glyphs.
This font is well suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, and playful branding. It also fits children’s materials and craft-oriented designs where a handmade feel is desirable. For best results, use at larger sizes or with generous tracking to help the tight counters and dense stroke weight breathe.
The tone is warm and approachable, leaning into an informal, kid-friendly energy. Its bold, soft shapes and buoyant rhythm suggest spontaneity and humor, making it feel conversational and expressive rather than refined or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver an upbeat, hand-rendered look with strong visual weight and simple, readable shapes. It prioritizes personality and friendliness over precision, aiming for a bold handwritten presence that stands out quickly in display contexts.
Uppercase forms stay simple and sturdy, while lowercase introduces more personality through rounded shoulders and occasional looped or hooked strokes. Numerals share the same soft, heavy construction, keeping a consistent color on the page and maintaining legibility at display sizes despite the tight internal spaces.