Print Kalew 7 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, hand-drawn, human warmth, approachability, playful clarity, handmade feel, rounded, soft terminals, loose rhythm, open counters, bouncy baseline.
A casual, hand-drawn print with smooth, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. The letterforms keep a mostly even stroke thickness while allowing subtle wobble and taper that preserves a drawn-by-hand feel. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with generous internal space in round shapes and simplified constructions in diagonals and joins. Overall spacing is airy and readable, with a gentle bounce that shows in the varying heights and curves across the alphabet and numerals.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where a personable, informal voice is desired, such as children’s titles, classroom materials, greeting cards, and playful packaging. It also works effectively for posters, social graphics, and branding that benefits from an approachable hand-made character, especially at display sizes where the rounded details and subtle bounce can be appreciated.
The tone is warm, approachable, and lightly quirky—more like neat marker lettering than formal penmanship. Its irregularities feel intentional and friendly, giving text a conversational, kid-lit or craft-like energy without becoming messy.
The design appears intended to mimic clean, everyday hand lettering with a friendly, accessible rhythm—prioritizing clarity and charm over precision. It aims to feel human and inviting while remaining legible in continuous reading.
Uppercase forms are simple and bold in silhouette, while the lowercase keeps straightforward, single-storey shapes and rounded shoulders. Numerals follow the same soft, hand-lettered logic, with clear forms and minimal ornament. The design maintains consistency across the set, but retains enough variation in curves and junctions to avoid a rigid, geometric look.