Print Irlun 8 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, human warmth, casual clarity, playful tone, hand-drawn feel, rounded, soft, bouncy, chunky, informal.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with softly modulated stroke endings and gently irregular curves. Letterforms are built from simple, open shapes with broad counters and a buoyant baseline rhythm, giving the set an easy, unforced readability. Terminals tend to be blunt and slightly tapered, while joins stay smooth and uncomplicated, producing a chunky, approachable texture in text. Capitals are roomy and straightforward, and the overall spacing feels generous, emphasizing clarity over precision.
Well-suited to children’s materials, playful packaging, casual posters, and headline or subhead settings where warmth and informality are desirable. It can also work for friendly brand voice moments—stickers, labels, social graphics, and short UI headings—where a hand-lettered feel adds charm.
The font projects a lighthearted, approachable tone—more like neat marker lettering than a formal text face. Its small quirks and softened geometry add personality without becoming chaotic, making it feel friendly and conversational.
The design appears intended to mimic clean, friendly hand-printing with rounded strokes and small natural inconsistencies, prioritizing an inviting tone and clear shapes over strict typographic precision. It aims to deliver a personable, everyday handwritten flavor that remains legible in short to medium passages.
Round forms like O and Q are especially open and pillowy, and the figures share the same soft, handwritten construction for a consistent color. The overall impression is cohesive but intentionally imperfect, with subtle variations that reinforce the drawn-by-hand character.