Print Maliw 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, human touch, casual tone, approachability, everyday lettering, playful clarity, rounded, monoline, bouncy, quirky, loose.
A casual, hand-drawn print style with mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms lean toward tall, narrow proportions with a slightly bouncy baseline and irregular sidebearings that keep the rhythm lively. Curves are generous and simplified, corners are eased rather than sharp, and counters stay open for readability. Uppercase forms are clean and straightforward, while the lowercase introduces more personality with looped and hooked shapes; numerals follow the same simple, rounded construction.
This font works well for short to medium-length text where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as children’s materials, casual posters, product packaging, invitations, and social media graphics. It can also serve as a personable display face for headings and callouts in branding that aims to feel approachable rather than corporate.
The overall tone feels warm and informal, like neat marker lettering or a carefully drawn note. Its gentle irregularities and rounded shapes add a human, conversational character without becoming messy. The effect is playful and welcoming, suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of informal hand lettering in a dependable, readable print style. It prioritizes clarity and consistency while preserving small irregularities that signal a human touch.
Stroke joins and curves show subtle hand-made variation, giving repeated shapes a less mechanical feel. The design maintains consistent weight and clear silhouettes, helping it stay legible while still reading as personal and crafted.