Print Lakos 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids branding, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, whimsical, kidlike, handmade feel, cheerful display, casual branding, comic emphasis, rounded, blobby, bubbly, cartoonish, soft-edged.
A chunky, rounded display face with hand-drawn irregularity and soft, swollen curves. Strokes feel brushy and organic, with subtly uneven terminals and a slightly wobbly baseline rhythm that keeps the texture lively. Counters are compact and often teardrop-like, while joins and shoulders bulge gently, creating a pillowy silhouette. The overall construction is simple and legible at display sizes, with narrow proportions and tight internal spacing that give words a dense, energetic color.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, playful branding, product packaging, stickers, and social graphics. It also works well for children’s materials, casual event promotion, and humorous headlines where a friendly, hand-drawn voice is desired.
The tone is cheerful and informal, with a comic, kid-friendly warmth. Its blobby forms and uneven hand-made rhythm read as approachable and humorous rather than strict or technical.
Likely designed to mimic quick marker or brush lettering in a controlled, repeatable way, prioritizing charm and immediacy over precision. The consistent bold mass and rounded geometry aim to create a distinctive, upbeat display texture that remains readable while feeling hand-made.
Distinctive, stylized shapes (like the rounded, compact counters and soft, taper-like ends) contribute to a strong personality, but the dense weight and narrow set can make long passages feel heavy. It performs best when given generous line spacing and a bit of tracking, especially in mixed-case text.