Print Hodup 8 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, comics, playful, quirky, casual, friendly, handmade, handmade feel, bold impact, playful tone, informal voice, chunky, rounded, blobby, textured, bouncy.
A chunky, marker-like hand print with rounded forms and soft corners. Strokes are heavy and slightly irregular, with subtle wobble and uneven terminals that mimic pressure changes and quick hand movement. Counters tend to be small and sometimes asymmetrical, and the overall rhythm is lively, with slight variation in letter widths and silhouette from glyph to glyph. The numerals and lowercase share the same bold, blunted construction, keeping the set visually consistent at display sizes.
Best suited to short, bold messages where personality matters more than typographic refinement—posters, splashy headlines, playful packaging, event graphics, stickers, and kid-oriented materials. It can also work for comic-style captions or social graphics when used with generous spacing and simple color palettes.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—more doodled than formal—suggesting spontaneity and approachability. Its exaggerated weight and imperfect edges give it a humorous, kid-friendly character that feels warm and human rather than precise.
The design appears intended to emulate a thick felt-tip or paint-marker hand, prioritizing expressive silhouettes and an upbeat rhythm over strict geometric consistency. It aims to deliver instant visual punch with a friendly, handcrafted voice.
At smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy fills can reduce clarity, while at larger sizes the organic texture and uneven edges become a feature. The uppercase is especially impactful and poster-like, while the lowercase retains a casual handwritten flow without connecting strokes.