Print Ekkah 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, signage, casual, playful, handmade, friendly, energetic, hand-lettered look, bold presence, casual warmth, diy character, brushy, rounded, wonky, chunky, informal.
A chunky, brush-drawn print with slightly right-leaning forms and visibly organic stroke edges. Strokes are heavy and fairly even in thickness, with rounded terminals and occasional flattened ends that suggest quick marker or brush pressure. Letter shapes are compact and slightly condensed, with irregular curves and subtly inconsistent widths that create a lively, hand-rendered rhythm. Counters are relatively small and sometimes partially closed by the heavy strokes, giving the font a dense, poster-like texture in text.
Works well for short, high-impact copy such as posters, event promos, packaging callouts, and playful signage. It also suits kid-oriented or DIY-themed branding where a friendly, handmade voice is desirable, especially when set at display sizes.
The overall tone is casual and upbeat, with a spontaneous handmade feel that reads as approachable rather than polished. Its bouncy irregularity and thick strokes convey energy and a lighthearted, crafty character.
The design appears intended to emulate bold hand lettering made with a brush pen or marker, prioritizing personality and immediacy over geometric precision. Its condensed, punchy shapes aim to deliver strong presence while keeping an informal, human touch.
In running text the heavy weight and tight internal spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the brush texture and quirky shapes remain clear. The figures follow the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded, slightly uneven silhouettes that match the alphabet’s informal rhythm.