Print Gedam 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, quirky, friendly, casual, lively, handmade feel, cheerful impact, informal branding, friendly display, chunky, rounded, bouncy, hand-drawn, soft corners.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with compact proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes stay consistently heavy with soft, rounded terminals and subtly wobbly edges that mimic marker or brush lettering. Counters are small-to-medium and often slightly irregular, and curves (C, S, O) show gentle asymmetry. Letterforms mix simplified geometry with occasional angular turns, creating a buoyant texture that remains readable despite the intentionally informal construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings like headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It also works well for children’s materials, casual signage, and playful branding, especially when set at medium to large sizes to let the irregularities read as intentional texture.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a slightly mischievous, comic flavor. Its dense weight and bouncy shapes give text a warm, kid-friendly personality that feels more handmade than polished.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable handwritten look with clear forms and a deliberately imperfect finish. It prioritizes personality and immediacy over typographic precision, aiming to feel drawn rather than mechanically constructed.
Capitals are sturdy and attention-grabbing, while lowercase maintains a casual, handwritten feel with simple forms and minimal detailing. Spacing appears moderately tight, helping headings feel cohesive and punchy; the numerals match the same chunky, hand-rendered logic for a consistent voice across alphanumerics.