Print Refu 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corkboard JNL' by Jeff Levine; 'Almarose' by S&C Type; 'Core Sans C', 'Core Sans CR', and 'Core Sans GS' by S-Core; 'Crunold' by Trustha; 'Cocogoose Classic' by Zetafonts; and 'Caros' and 'Caros Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, friendly, bouncy, retro, casual, friendly impact, hand-drawn charm, playful display, retro fun, rounded, chunky, soft, cartoonish, inked.
A chunky, rounded handwritten print with a pronounced rightward slant and dense, low-contrast strokes. Letterforms are built from soft, blobby shapes with tapered joins and subtly irregular contours that suggest a marker or brush tip. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, terminals are bulbous rather than sharp, and spacing feels organically uneven, creating an energetic rhythm. Numerals match the heavy, cushioned silhouette, keeping a consistent dark color across lines of text.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding. It also works well for kids-oriented materials, comics-style callouts, stickers, and social graphics where a friendly, hand-drawn voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cartoon-like warmth that feels informal and expressive. Its bouncy shapes and heavy inking read as fun and a bit retro, leaning toward playful display rather than serious editorial typography.
Likely drawn to deliver a bold, hand-made personality with soft, rounded forms and lively motion. The intention appears to be immediate readability at display sizes while emphasizing warmth, humor, and an informal handwritten character.
The design relies on bold mass and soft corners for impact, so interior spaces can close up at smaller sizes. The slanted stance and irregular stroke edges add motion, while maintaining enough consistency to feel like a coherent set across caps, lowercase, and figures.