Print Tosu 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Northpole' by 38-lineart, 'Fusion Collection' by Blaze Type, 'Bari Sans' by JCFonts, 'Clinica Pro' by Mint Type, 'Hidone' by RantauType, 'RF Dewi' by Russian Fonts, and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, casual readability, playfulness, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy baseline, inked, uneven rhythm.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with softly blunted terminals and gently varying stroke thickness that suggests marker or brush pressure. Letterforms are clean but intentionally irregular, with slightly uneven curves and widths that create a lively rhythm. Counters tend to be open and generous, and many shapes lean on simple, childlike geometry (round bowls, curved joins), while ascenders and descenders remain compact and steady for readable text setting.
Works well for kid-oriented design, playful packaging, casual posters, and friendly social media graphics where an approachable voice is needed. It can also serve as a characterful headline or short-text font in invitations, menus, or labels, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the handmade details stay crisp.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a cheerful, slightly goofy personality. Its informal wobble and soft edges give it a handmade authenticity that feels conversational rather than polished or corporate.
Likely designed to mimic neat, informal hand lettering with a consistent structure while preserving the natural imperfections of drawn strokes. The goal appears to be easy readability paired with a lighthearted, human tone.
Uppercase forms read clearly at display sizes, while the lowercase shows more character through uneven proportions and idiosyncratic details (notably in curved letters and the ‘k’/‘r’ constructions). Numerals match the same rounded, friendly style and appear suited to casual labeling rather than strict tabular alignment.