Print Susi 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CA Zentrum' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, and 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, kids media, playful, chunky, friendly, bouncy, retro, playfulness, approachability, display impact, handmade feel, rounded, soft corners, bulbous, hand-drawn, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded display face with hand-drawn irregularity and a soft, blobby silhouette. Strokes are thick and consistently weighty, with gently squashed curves, slightly uneven terminals, and subtly varied internal counters that keep the texture lively. Proportions feel compact and slightly condensed in places, with broad shoulders on letters like n/m and simplified forms that favor readability over precision. Uppercase and lowercase share the same cushy, inflated construction, producing an even, dark typographic color at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and short phrases where its chunky shapes and friendly bounce can carry the message. It also works well for playful branding, kids-oriented materials, and bold social graphics, especially when set with generous spacing and ample size to keep counters open.
The font reads as cheerful and approachable, with a casual, homemade confidence. Its rounded massing and playful unevenness evoke a retro cartoon/packaging mood, lending warmth and humor rather than formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, informal voice with a hand-rendered feel—prioritizing charm, softness, and quick recognition over strict geometric precision. It aims for a fun, approachable display texture that stands out immediately in advertising and titling contexts.
The numerals follow the same soft, weighty logic and appear designed for visual consistency with the letters rather than strict tabular rhythm. The overall spacing and silhouettes create a strong poster-like presence, with character shapes doing most of the personality work.