Print Hylan 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, signage, social media, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, whimsical, handmade feel, friendly branding, casual readability, playful display, informal voice, rounded, bouncy, soft, chunky, hand-drawn.
A rounded, marker-like handwritten print with thick, softly tapered strokes and minimal contrast. Letterforms are unconnected and slightly irregular, with subtly wavy horizontals and curved terminals that keep edges from feeling rigid. Proportions lean roomy and open, with broad bowls and generous counters; curves dominate, and corners are consistently softened. Overall rhythm is lively and informal, balancing consistent stroke weight with small hand-made quirks that add character without reducing clarity.
Works well for display and short-to-medium text where an informal, hand-lettered voice is desired—posters, packaging, stickers, headings, and social graphics. It’s especially fitting for kid-oriented or craft-themed projects, friendly branding, and casual signage where warmth and approachability matter.
The tone is warm and lighthearted, like neat hand lettering on a sign or classroom note. Its buoyant curves and gently uneven motion read as personable and optimistic rather than formal or technical. The overall feel suggests friendliness and ease, suited to designs that want to sound human and inviting.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, felt-tip hand printing: bold enough to stand out, rounded enough to feel friendly, and irregular enough to retain a genuine hand-drawn texture. It prioritizes approachability and quick readability over strict geometric precision.
The alphabet shows consistent roundness across caps and lowercase, with simple, single-storey lowercase forms and a notably playful digit set. Spacing appears comfortable and the glyphs maintain legibility at display sizes, while the hand-drawn variability keeps the texture from feeling mechanical.