Print Lokel 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, classroom materials, packaging, posters, greeting cards, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, handmade, handmade warmth, casual readability, friendly display, everyday notes, monoline, rounded, quirky, informal, bouncy.
A monoline handwritten print with slim, slightly irregular strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms are upright with a gently bouncy baseline and subtle inconsistencies in curve tension and stroke endings that reinforce a drawn-by-hand feel. Counters are open and simple, bowls tend toward oval shapes, and joins are uncomplicated, keeping forms legible despite the casual rhythm. Proportions are compact and somewhat narrow, with modest ascenders/descenders and straightforward numerals that match the same rounded, pen-drawn logic.
Well suited to applications that benefit from an informal, friendly voice such as children’s titles, educational worksheets, invitations, greeting cards, and casual posters. It can also work for packaging and social graphics when a handmade, personable tone is desired, especially at display and short-text sizes.
The overall tone is warm, lighthearted, and personal, like quick neat marker lettering in a notebook. Its small quirks and unevenness read as human and approachable rather than polished or corporate, giving text a conversational, kid-friendly character.
The font appears designed to simulate tidy hand-printing with enough irregularity to feel authentic while staying readable in sentences. Its restrained construction and rounded terminals suggest an intention to be versatile for everyday, cheerful messaging rather than expressive calligraphy.
Capitals are clean and simple with minimal flourish, while lowercase introduces more personality through varied curve shapes and slightly uneven widths. The design maintains consistent stroke weight across letters, so texture comes primarily from the hand-drawn irregularities rather than contrast or ornament.