Print Irlab 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids branding, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, handmade feel, approachability, informal tone, display impact, whimsy, marker-like, chunky, rounded, bouncy, irregular.
A thick, marker-like handwritten print with rounded terminals and softly swollen strokes. The outlines are intentionally uneven, with subtle wobble and pressure variation that keeps each character feeling drawn rather than constructed. Counters are compact and sometimes asymmetrical, and spacing has a loose, bouncy rhythm that reads best at moderate-to-large sizes. The overall silhouette is heavy and simple, favoring clear shapes over precision.
Well suited to informal headlines, posters, packaging, and social media graphics where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It also fits children’s or hobby-focused branding and short callouts, labels, and signage-style text where personality matters more than typographic refinement.
The font conveys an approachable, humorous tone—like hand-lettering on posters, notes, or classroom materials. Its irregularities and chunky forms feel warm and personable, suggesting spontaneity and a lightly mischievous energy rather than polish or formality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand-printing with a broad marker, prioritizing charm and immediacy. Its goal is to add a human, approachable presence to display text while remaining legible through simple, rounded letterforms.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand, with simplified forms and occasional idiosyncrasies (notably in diagonals and curved letters) that add character. Numerals match the same chunky, informal construction, supporting casual display and short informational uses.