Print Gakim 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' and 'FF Nort Headline' by FontFont, 'East' by Tarallo Design, and 'Childbook' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, kids media, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade feel, display impact, casual voice, space saving, chunky, rounded, wobbly, blunt, compressed.
A compact, chunky hand-drawn print with tall, compressed proportions and slightly uneven widths. Strokes are heavy and largely monolinear, with softly rounded corners and occasional bulb-like terminals that give the outlines a cutout/marker feel. Counters are small and simplified, and curves and joins show gentle wobble that preserves a human, drawn rhythm. The texture stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, keeping a cohesive, informal look at both display and short-text sizes.
Well-suited for short headlines, posters, labels, packaging, and playful branding where a handmade, tactile voice is desired. It can work for kids-focused materials, craft or DIY themes, and informal signage. In longer passages it’s best used at comfortable sizes with ample line spacing due to its dense texture and compact letterforms.
The overall tone is approachable and mischievous, like hand-lettering for a casual poster or craft label. Its tight, tall stance adds energy and urgency, while the rounded shapes keep it friendly rather than aggressive. The slight irregularities read as intentionally imperfect and expressive.
This font appears designed to emulate bold, hand-printed lettering with a deliberately imperfect outline and a tall, space-saving footprint. The intent seems to prioritize personality and impact over typographic neutrality, delivering a friendly display voice that still feels cohesive across letters and figures.
The compressed fit and thick strokes create strong color and punch, especially in uppercase. The lowercase remains legible but stylized, with simplified forms and minimal detailing; numerals match the same chunky, handmade logic. Spacing appears relatively tight in running text, which reinforces a dense, poster-like presence.