Print Maruw 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, children’s books, craft packaging, quotes, invitations, playful, whimsical, handmade, casual, friendly, handwritten charm, casual warmth, decorative caps, personal voice, rounded, monoline, looped, curly, quirky.
A lively handwritten print with smooth, monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are built from open curves and frequent looped entry/exit strokes, giving many capitals a decorative flourish. Proportions are compact, with petite lowercase bodies and tall ascenders/descenders, while spacing and widths vary subtly in a natural, hand-drawn rhythm. Numerals follow the same informal construction, with soft curves and simple, readable shapes.
Well suited to short, friendly messaging where a handmade voice is desired—greeting cards, craft and boutique packaging, invitations, and quote graphics. It also works for headings or pull quotes in playful editorial contexts, especially where expressive capitals can be showcased.
The overall tone feels lighthearted and personable, like a quick note written with a felt-tip pen. Its curled capitals and bouncy rhythm add a touch of whimsy without becoming ornate, lending an approachable, slightly storybook character.
The design appears intended to mimic casual handwriting with an upbeat, decorative twist—keeping strokes simple and readable while using looped forms and swashy capitals to add charm and individuality.
Capitals carry most of the personality through prominent loops and swashes, which can create distinctive word shapes in short phrases. In longer lines, the small lowercase and mixed widths emphasize an informal texture rather than strict uniformity.