Print Kanan 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids media, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, approachable, handmade feel, friendly impact, informal voice, display clarity, rounded, bouncy, brushy, chunky, soft terminals.
A slanted, hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and soft, blunted terminals. Letterforms show a brush-like rhythm with gently swelling curves, compact counters, and slightly irregular widths that keep the texture lively while remaining consistent. Capitals are simple and sturdy, while the lowercase has a more fluid, note-taking feel with single-storey forms and occasional long descenders; numerals are equally rounded and informal with a handwritten bounce.
Well-suited to cheerful headlines, posters, stickers, and short promotional copy where an informal voice is desired. It also fits playful packaging, event materials, classroom or kids-oriented communications, and social media graphics where bold, friendly letterforms need to grab attention quickly.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, reading like casual marker or brush lettering. Its warm, slightly goofy energy feels conversational and relaxed rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a brush/marker feel—prioritizing charm, softness, and readability in short bursts over strict geometric precision.
The strong black shape and rounded joins create high presence at display sizes, while the slant and uneven character widths add motion and human character. Tight interior spaces in some letters suggest it will look best with comfortable tracking and adequate size in dense settings.