Print Sikay 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, stickers, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, bouncy, hand-drawn, approachability, handmade feel, playfulness, informal voice, rounded, soft, marker-like, chunky, imperfect.
A rounded, hand-drawn print face with thick, soft-ended strokes and gently irregular curves. Forms lean on simple, bulbous geometry with slightly uneven stroke edges that suggest a marker or brush-pen texture without overt dry-brush artifacts. Proportions are compact with a low x-height and generous counters, while spacing and letter widths vary subtly to maintain an organic rhythm. Uppercase shapes are broad and approachable, lowercase maintains single-storey constructions where applicable, and numerals are open, friendly forms designed to match the same blobby stroke logic.
Well-suited to playful display settings such as children’s materials, casual packaging, craft and DIY branding, stickers, headings, and upbeat social media graphics. It works best in short to medium bursts of text where the hand-drawn personality can carry the message without demanding high-density readability.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with an informal, kid-friendly energy. Its rounded silhouettes and mild irregularities read as personable and handmade, giving text a warm, conversational feel rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic informal marker lettering with consistent weight, rounded terminals, and friendly, simplified shapes. It aims for warmth and approachability, prioritizing character and charm over strict geometric regularity.
The glyph set shows consistent terminal treatment (rounded, slightly tapered ends) and a steady baseline with minor hand-drawn wobble that adds charm. At larger sizes the character is lively and distinctive; in longer text, the low x-height and heavy strokes may benefit from generous leading for comfort.