Print Wabab 8 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, approachable, handmade feel, friendly tone, casual readability, everyday charm, monoline, rounded, hand-drawn, quirky, bouncy.
This font presents a monoline, hand-drawn construction with softly rounded terminals and gently irregular strokes that preserve a natural marker- or pen-like feel. Letterforms are generally compact with a lively, uneven rhythm: straight stems show slight waviness, bowls lean toward oval shapes, and counters stay open for readability. Capitals are simple and tall with restrained detailing, while the lowercase adds personality through varied ascenders/descenders and lightly inconsistent widths. Numerals follow the same informal logic, with straightforward forms and subtle idiosyncrasies that keep them cohesive with the alphabet.
It works well for short to medium text where an informal, human voice is desirable—such as children’s materials, café or boutique packaging, posters, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also be effective for labels and headings where a friendly, hand-lettered feel helps soften the message.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and lightly whimsical, suggesting something personal and handmade rather than polished or corporate. Its friendly irregularity reads as conversational and inviting, with a playful bounce that suits upbeat, everyday messaging.
The design appears intended to capture an easygoing hand-printed look with consistent, legible forms while retaining the spontaneity of drawn lettering. Its restrained detailing and open shapes prioritize readability, while subtle irregularities provide charm and personality.
Spacing appears comfortably loose in running text, helping maintain clarity despite the intentionally uneven stroke behavior. The shapes remain consistent enough across the set to function as a coherent text face, while small variations in curvature and alignment provide the handwritten character.