Print Ekkul 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'SK Selanik' by Salih Kizilkaya (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, children’s, craft branding, playful, handmade, rustic, friendly, expressive, handmade texture, casual warmth, display impact, diy feel, brushy, rough-edged, blobby, rounded, chunky.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with dense, inked-in strokes and visibly irregular contours. Letterforms are rounded and slightly blobby, with softened corners and uneven edges that suggest marker or brush on textured paper. Counters are compact and sometimes asymmetric, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, handmade rhythm. The overall silhouette reads clearly at display sizes, while the rough perimeter and variable stroke endings add a tactile, imperfect finish.
Best suited to short headlines, posters, packaging callouts, book covers, and branding that benefits from a handmade feel. It can also work for children’s materials, event flyers, and social graphics where warmth and personality are more important than typographic precision. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous line spacing.
The font conveys an approachable, crafty tone—casual and playful rather than precise. Its rough, inky texture and friendly proportions feel informal and human, evoking handmade labels, DIY signage, and lighthearted editorial moments.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quickly painted or marker-drawn lettering—bold, friendly, and imperfect—while keeping shapes consistent enough for clear reading. Its variable widths and rough contours prioritize personality and texture over geometric regularity.
Capitals are simple and sturdy with minimal internal detailing, while lowercase forms stay open and readable despite the heavy ink presence. Numerals share the same soft, hand-rendered mass and irregular edges, helping mixed text feel cohesive. Spacing appears intentionally loose and organic, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand character.