Print Kymaw 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s media, social graphics, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, childlike, handmade, approachability, informality, handmade feel, playful display, rounded, bubbly, chunky, soft terminals, monoline-ish.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with softly swelling strokes and blunted terminals throughout. Letterforms lean on simple, compact shapes with generous curves, irregular pen pressure, and slightly uneven geometry that keeps the rhythm lively. Counters are open and friendly, with a loose baseline feel and small quirks in widths and proportions that read as intentionally handmade rather than constructed. Figures and capitals share the same soft, marker-like presence, with clearly separated, unconnected forms suited to quick reading.
Works best in short-to-medium display settings such as posters, playful packaging, kids-focused materials, classroom signage, and casual social graphics. It can also serve for labels, invitations, or brand accents where a friendly handmade voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a doodled, kids-book energy that feels informal and upbeat. Its soft, bouncy shapes suggest friendliness and humor rather than seriousness, making it well suited to lighthearted messaging.
Designed to simulate an easy, marker-drawn print: bold enough to stand out, soft enough to stay inviting, and irregular enough to feel personal. The consistent roundness and simple construction prioritize approachability and quick recognition over formality.
The character set shown maintains consistent stroke softness and rounded corners, helping headings feel cohesive even with the natural variation of a drawn style. The dark color and sturdy shapes give it good presence at display sizes, while the compact forms keep words from feeling too airy.