Print Tugun 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, storybook, friendly, handmade, retro, human warmth, casual voice, playful readability, handmade charm, rounded, soft terminals, quirky, bouncy, idiosyncratic.
This typeface has a hand-drawn print character with rounded strokes, gently uneven contours, and soft, slightly flared terminals. Letterforms are upright with a lively rhythm: curves feel a bit elastic, and straight stems show subtle organic waviness rather than rigid geometry. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the set a variable, informal texture while remaining legible in running text. The uppercase has simple, open shapes, while the lowercase adds more personality through small hooks, asymmetrical bowls, and casual joins in letters like a, g, and y.
It works well for short-to-medium text where personality matters: children’s publishing, playful editorial callouts, packaging, café menus, event posters, and branding for handmade or lifestyle products. For best results, use it at display or comfortable reading sizes where the organic stroke texture can be appreciated.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like hand-lettering used in children’s books or casual signage. Its quirks read as intentional and charming rather than rough, creating an inviting, lightly nostalgic feel.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering—more polished than a quick sketch, but still clearly human-made. Its goal is to deliver friendliness and character while maintaining straightforward readability across both uppercase and lowercase.
Round counters and generous apertures help clarity, while the irregular stroke edges add movement at display sizes. Numerals follow the same friendly, drawn quality, with soft curves and slightly varied widths that match the alphabet’s informal cadence.