Print Semef 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, social media, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, cheerful, hand-drawn warmth, casual branding, friendly emphasis, playful display, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft terminals, informal.
A thick, marker-like handprint with rounded forms and softly tapered terminals. Strokes are broadly consistent but retain subtle wobble and pressure variation, giving an organic rhythm. Counters are open and generous, curves are full, and joins stay mostly smooth without true connections between letters. Capitals are simple and slightly condensed with a hand-drawn irregularity, while lowercase shows livelier movement (notably in letters like a, g, y) and occasional asymmetry that reinforces the drawn feel.
Best suited to short, prominent text where personality matters—posters, packaging fronts, event flyers, social graphics, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials and cheerful signage, while long-form reading may feel heavy due to the thick strokes and lively texture.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a warm, kid-friendly charm. Its bouncy shapes and soft edges read as informal and personable, suggesting a conversational voice rather than a formal one.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand lettering made with a felt-tip marker or brush pen, prioritizing friendliness and immediacy over strict geometric precision. It aims for high-impact readability with a distinctly human, playful cadence.
The numeral set matches the same rounded, heavy stroke style and remains highly legible at display sizes. Spacing appears comfortable and even in the sample text, though the intentionally uneven stroke edges and playful proportions give it a crafted, non-mechanical texture.