Print Hykof 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s media, greeting cards, playful, casual, friendly, retro, whimsical, hand-drawn charm, informal display, friendly branding, retro flair, expressive headlines, brushy, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, quirky.
A lively, brush-leaning handwritten print with rounded forms and a forward slant. Strokes are thick and smooth with softened terminals and subtly uneven pressure, giving each letter a drawn, organic finish. Proportions feel compact with a relatively small x-height and slightly irregular widths, creating a bouncy rhythm across words. Uppercase shapes are simplified and open, while lowercase includes a few looped and hooked forms that add character without connecting letters.
Best used for short, expressive text such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, and headline treatments where the brushy energy can carry the layout. It also fits children’s and craft-oriented branding, greeting cards, and playful signage. For readability, it works most confidently at medium-to-large sizes with comfortable line spacing.
The tone is informal and upbeat, with a friendly, slightly retro personality. Its easygoing slant and soft, blobby contours suggest spontaneity and warmth rather than precision. Overall it reads as approachable and fun, suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident marker or brush lettering in a clean, unconnected print style. It prioritizes personality and momentum through slanted posture, rounded shapes, and intentionally uneven widths, aiming for an authentic hand-drawn feel in display-forward settings.
The strong, dark stroke weight and rounded counters create clear silhouettes at display sizes, while the natural irregularity and compact lowercase can make long passages feel busy at smaller settings. Numerals and capitals match the same hand-drawn logic, keeping the set visually consistent.