Print Idly 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, quirky, friendly, casual, retro, handmade feel, cheerful display, casual branding, comic tone, chunky, rounded, blobby, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with rounded, bulbous strokes and noticeably irregular contours. Letterforms are mostly monoline in feel but with subtle swelling and tapering that suggests marker or brush pressure. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with a bouncy baseline, uneven widths, and soft terminals that keep the texture lively. Counters are generally small and organic, and the overall silhouette reads as compact and heavy, favoring bold shapes over fine detail.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, splashy headlines, product packaging, labels, stickers, and social graphics. It also fits children’s publishing and lighthearted branding where a handmade, friendly voice is desired; use generous size and spacing for maximum clarity.
The font conveys an upbeat, humorous tone—like quick hand lettering for comics, kids’ materials, or playful signage. Its imperfect edges and buoyant rhythm feel approachable and a bit mischievous, leaning into a nostalgic, DIY craft sensibility rather than precision.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, informal hand lettering with a bold marker-like presence, prioritizing personality and warmth over uniform typography. Its irregular widths and soft, rounded construction aim to create a lively, approachable display texture.
In longer text the strong black mass and irregular spacing create a distinctive, energetic color that works best at larger sizes. The forms remain legible but the tight counters and chunky joins can visually fill in when set small or tightly tracked.