Print Pekup 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, greetings, playful, whimsical, storybook, friendly, handmade, handmade warmth, playful display, storybook tone, casual branding, soft serifs, flared strokes, rounded terminals, bouncy rhythm, textured edges.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, print-like construction with subtly uneven strokes and gently flared, serif-like terminals. Letterforms are upright with a lively, slightly bouncy baseline feel, and a noticeable thick–thin modulation that gives stems and curves a calligraphic snap. Counters are generally open and rounded, while joints and terminals often taper or hook, creating a warm, organic silhouette. Widths vary from glyph to glyph, and spacing feels loose and airy, supporting readable word shapes in short text.
It works well for children’s titles, playful branding, packaging, and posters where a friendly handmade voice is desirable. The distinctive stroke contrast and flared terminals also make it suitable for short headlines, pull quotes, and greeting-card style applications; for longer passages, it will be most comfortable at moderate sizes with generous leading.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a storybook charm that feels approachable rather than strict. Its soft flares and rhythmic stroke changes add a quaint, handmade personality—more whimsical than formal, and more friendly than academic.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of hand-rendered print lettering while preserving clear, readable forms. By combining calligraphic contrast with soft, tapered terminals and slightly irregular proportions, it aims to communicate warmth and personality in display-oriented typography.
Capitals have a decorative presence without becoming ornate, and several letters show idiosyncratic, pen-like gestures (notably in curves and descenders). Numerals follow the same playful, slightly irregular logic, helping mixed text feel consistent and handcrafted.