Print Komay 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children's, headlines, logos, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, kidlike, approachability, informality, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with heavy, even strokes and softly blunted terminals. Forms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a bouncy baseline feel and loose, informal spacing. Counters are compact and shapes lean toward oval and pill-like geometry, giving the letters a compact, poster-ready silhouette. The overall rhythm is consistent but intentionally imperfect, as if drawn with a marker or brush pen.
Best suited to display sizes where its thick strokes and playful irregularity can shine—such as posters, packaging, labels, storefront signage, and expressive branding marks. It also works well for children’s materials, crafts, and casual social graphics, but is less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes due to its dense, chunky shapes.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a humorous, lighthearted character. Its soft edges and uneven hand-made details make it feel personal and craft-oriented rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver an upbeat, hand-rendered voice with strong visual impact. It prioritizes friendliness and immediacy over precision, aiming for a bold, doodled feel that reads quickly and adds personality to short text.
Distinctive quirks—like rounded caps, stubby joins, and slightly wobbly curves—reinforce the handmade look while keeping letterforms highly recognizable. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same inflated, cartoon-like mass, which helps the set read cohesively in short bursts.