Print Somiv 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, energetic, retro, hand-lettered feel, bold impact, friendly branding, informal display, rounded, brushy, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
A heavy, brush-like handwritten print with a forward slant and rounded, blunted terminals. Strokes stay broadly uniform and ink-like, with slightly wobbly edges and occasional swelling that suggests pressure from a marker or brush tip. Letterforms are compact and lively, with simplified joins and open counters that keep the dense weight readable; capitals are tall and assertive while lowercase remains compact with small bowls and short extenders. Numerals are similarly chunky and curvy, matching the informal rhythm and organic spacing.
Well-suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, stickers, and merchandise slogans. It works particularly well for playful branding, café or food signage, and informal advertising where a warm, hand-made voice is desired rather than typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick hand-lettering for a note, poster, or menu board. Its bouncy rhythm and soft shapes feel approachable and fun, with a slightly nostalgic craft-marker vibe.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident hand-lettering with a bold brush/marker feel, prioritizing personality and emphasis over strict geometric consistency. Its chunky strokes and rounded forms aim to deliver immediate visual punch while maintaining an approachable, informal character.
The font reads best when given breathing room: generous tracking and moderate leading help the thick strokes and irregular widths feel intentional rather than crowded. The slanted construction and rounded finishes create strong motion, which is especially noticeable in words set in mixed case.