Print Itkep 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, cheerful, kidlike, approachability, handmade feel, bold impact, cheerful tone, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A chunky, rounded handwritten print with heavy, brush-like strokes and softened terminals. The forms lean on simple geometry—oval counters, blobby bowls, and gently irregular curves—creating a lively, hand-drawn rhythm without connecting strokes. Caps are tall and dominant, while the lowercase stays compact with small, simple ascenders and descenders; apertures are generally open and counters remain clear despite the weight. Numerals follow the same puffy, informal construction with noticeably rounded corners and slightly uneven widths that enhance the drawn-by-hand feel.
Best suited to short, bold statements where personality matters: children’s materials, playful packaging, café or dessert branding, posters, and social media graphics. It also works for pull quotes and headline text in casual editorial layouts, but its heavy, soft shapes are likely to feel crowded in long passages or at small sizes.
The font reads warm and approachable, with a spontaneous, doodled energy that feels lighthearted and conversational. Its rounded mass and gentle irregularities suggest a friendly, craft-like tone suited to informal messaging and playful branding.
Designed to deliver an easygoing, hand-rendered presence with high visual impact. The goal appears to be a friendly, marker-drawn print that stays readable while keeping the natural wobble and bounce of lettering made by hand.
Stroke endings tend to taper subtly or round off, mimicking a marker/brush lift rather than a mechanical cutoff. Curves are prioritized over sharp angles, and several letters show charming asymmetries that reinforce authenticity while staying legible at display sizes.