Print Kymon 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, kids, branding, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, hand-lettered, approachability, informality, personality, display, rounded, chunky, brushy, bouncy, soft terminals.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded forms and softly tapered, brush-like stroke endings. The letters sit on an even baseline but keep a lively, slightly uneven rhythm, with gentle rightward slant and irregular curves that emphasize a handmade feel. Counters are generally open and generous, and many joins and terminals look blunted or smeared as if made with a marker or brush pen. Capitals are simple and compact, while lowercase forms stay squat and approachable, keeping silhouettes clear even with the informal construction.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings such as playful branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, and kid-oriented materials. It also works well for quotes, labels, and event collateral where an informal, hand-lettered tone is desired and the texture of the strokes can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual, crafty warmth that reads as personal rather than polished. Its bouncy rhythm and rounded weight convey friendliness and a lighthearted, slightly goofy charm suited to informal messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident marker lettering—prioritizing warmth, personality, and legibility over strict geometric consistency. Its consistent stroke feel across letters and numerals suggests a cohesive, single-tool drawing approach meant to look natural in friendly display typography.
Distinctive handwritten quirks show up in the simplified geometry (notably in E/F/T arms and curved bowls) and in the numerals, which follow the same rounded, drawn-in-one-go logic. Spacing appears intentionally loose and airy in text, supporting readability while preserving the hand-rendered character.