Print Hodar 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, children's media, playful, friendly, chunky, casual, quirky, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, humor, rounded, soft, blobby, irregular, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded hand-drawn print with soft corners and subtly irregular outlines that mimic marker or paint-pen fills. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and counters tend to be small and slightly uneven, contributing to a dense, cartoon-like texture. Letterforms lean on simple geometric skeletons but show organic wobble in stems, bowls, and terminals; spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm. The lowercase is single-storey where applicable, with compact ascenders/descenders and a generally sturdy, squat feel in text.
Well-suited for short, high-impact copy such as posters, splashy headlines, product packaging, and label or sticker designs where a friendly, informal voice is desired. It also fits children’s materials, playful branding, and social graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where the soft contours and quirky rhythm remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a humorous, kid-friendly energy. Its chunky shapes and hand-made imperfections feel informal and personable, suggesting DIY craft, cartoons, and lighthearted signage rather than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and visual punch through thick, rounded strokes and deliberately imperfect, hand-drawn contours. It prioritizes character and warmth over precision, aiming for a bold, approachable display presence.
In longer lines the black mass builds quickly, so the font reads best when given generous tracking and line spacing. Round forms like O/0 and 8 are especially bold and closed, while diagonals and joins (e.g., K, M, W, X) keep a slightly wavy, drawn-by-hand character that reinforces the casual aesthetic.