Print Gekab 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, labels, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, quirky, handmade feel, approachability, informality, playful display, casual readability, rounded, monoline, soft, hand-drawn, bouncy.
A casual, hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals and largely monoline strokes. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and spacing, giving a lively, human rhythm while keeping clear, simple silhouettes. Curves are soft and open, counters are generous, and straight strokes show subtle wobble typical of marker or felt-tip drawing. Numerals and capitals share the same informal construction, with consistent stroke thickness and gently uneven proportions.
Well-suited to short headlines, captions, and display text where an approachable handmade voice is desired—such as children’s products, craft and hobby packaging, café menus, classroom worksheets, and casual event posters. It also works effectively in digital graphics for quotes and callouts where warmth and personality matter more than typographic precision.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, doodled personality. Its relaxed construction reads as informal and conversational, suggesting handmade notes, classroom materials, or playful branding rather than formal editorial typography.
The font appears designed to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with a deliberately imperfect finish, balancing readability with a playful, human touch. The aim is likely to provide an informal alternative to geometric sans styles for friendly, everyday communication.
The design maintains good legibility through open shapes and uncomplicated forms, but the intentionally uneven alignment and variable character widths add texture that becomes more prominent at larger sizes. Rounded joins and softened corners help it feel friendly and non-technical.