Print Jeraf 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oktah Round' by Groteskly Yours, 'Duplet Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Goldplay' by Latinotype, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Artico Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, chunky, bubbly, casual, approachability, humor, headline impact, hand-drawn charm, youthful tone, rounded, soft, blobby, cartoonish, cheerful.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, blobby strokes and softly squared terminals. Letterforms are largely monoline in feel, with gentle irregularities that suggest hand-drawn construction rather than geometric precision. Counters tend to be small and rounded, and many joins are smoothed into pill-like shapes, producing a compact, sturdy silhouette. Spacing reads open and readable at display sizes, with a slightly uneven rhythm across characters that reinforces the informal personality.
Best suited for bold headlines, short phrases, and branded statements where a fun, approachable look is desired—such as children’s products, snack or candy packaging, playful posters, event signage, social graphics, and stickers. It will be most effective at larger sizes where the rounded counters and chunky shapes remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like warmth that feels humorous and lighthearted. Its cushioned shapes and soft edges create a friendly voice suited to casual, human messaging rather than formal editorial work.
The design appears intended to deliver an instantly friendly, hand-drawn display voice: thick, soft-edged letters that prioritize personality and impact over strict typographic regularity, while remaining legible for punchy titles and casual copy.
Uppercase and lowercase maintain consistent weight and softness, but with intentionally quirky details (e.g., simplified structures, rounded apertures, and playful hooks/legs). Numerals match the same inflated style and appear designed for visual consistency in headlines and short callouts.