Print Hekiw 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, headlines, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, bouncy, handmade charm, informal display, youthful tone, humor, rounded, blobby, brushy, chunky, casual.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly irregular contours that mimic a marker or brush. Letterforms are loosely constructed with uneven terminals, subtle wobble in stems, and variable internal counter shapes, creating an organic rhythm. Curves tend to be bulbous and slightly asymmetric, while joins are simplified and heavily inked, giving the alphabet a compact, high-impact silhouette. Spacing feels lively rather than strictly uniform, reinforcing the informal, drawn-by-hand character.
Well-suited for bold display settings such as posters, playful packaging, social graphics, and headline treatments where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired. It also works for children’s materials and casual branding accents, especially when you want an informal, drawn marker look that remains readable at larger sizes.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, with a goofy, kid-friendly energy that reads as spontaneous and homemade. Its bouncy shapes and soft edges suggest humor and lightheartedness rather than formality, making it feel chatty and personable in text.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered signage—thick, confident strokes with charming imperfections—while staying coherent across the set. It prioritizes personality and approachability over precision, aiming for a fun, expressive texture in everyday display typography.
The numerals match the letterforms with the same rounded mass and uneven stroke behavior, keeping a consistent handmade texture. The font holds together well in longer lines, where the irregularities add warmth and motion without turning into visual noise.