Print Dagew 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, greeting cards, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, quirky, handmade warmth, casual clarity, playful voice, approachable branding, rounded, bouncy, monoline-ish, soft terminals, irregular rhythm.
This font has a hand-drawn print look with rounded strokes and gently uneven curves that mimic marker or felt-pen lettering. Letterforms are mostly simple and open, with soft, blunted terminals and occasional tapering where strokes begin or end. The geometry favors circular bowls and arched shoulders, while verticals and diagonals show slight wobble and human variation. Spacing and widths feel intentionally inconsistent to preserve an organic rhythm, and counters remain clear enough for comfortable reading at display and short-text sizes.
It works well for headlines, short paragraphs, and branding where a human, cheerful voice is desired—such as kids and family-focused materials, crafts, events, packaging, and social graphics. The open shapes and rounded forms also suit labels, quotes, and informal editorial callouts where a clean but handmade feel is important.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, crafty personality. Its subtle irregularities and bouncy shapes communicate informality and charm rather than precision, making the text feel conversational and upbeat.
The design appears intended to recreate neat hand-printed lettering with enough consistency for repeated setting, while preserving natural irregularities for authenticity. It balances legibility with personality, aiming for a friendly, approachable texture in continuous text.
Distinctive handwritten cues show up in the single-storey lowercase forms, rounded punctuation-like dots, and slightly asymmetrical joins and curves. Uppercase characters maintain a simple, friendly construction with softened corners, keeping the set cohesive between cases.