Print Malow 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, greeting cards, packaging, posters, social media, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, approachable, handmade feel, approachability, casual readability, playful tone, rounded, hand-drawn, monoline, soft terminals, bouncy baseline.
A casual, hand-drawn print face with monoline strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms are slightly condensed with uneven widths and gently irregular curves, creating a lively, human rhythm. Proportions are compact with a modest x-height and simple, open counters; joins and intersections are kept clean and uncluttered. Capitals are straightforward and legible, while lowercase forms show more personality through small quirks in bowls, arms, and descenders.
Well-suited to friendly headlines, short passages, and display text in contexts like children’s materials, invitations, labels, and casual branding. It can add a personable touch to posters and social graphics where an informal, handwritten look is desirable.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a lightly whimsical, kid-friendly feel. Its soft shapes and subtle irregularities read as personal and handmade rather than technical or corporate, giving text an easygoing, conversational voice.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, marker-like hand printing—prioritizing approachability and readability while preserving small hand-drawn imperfections for character.
Spacing appears comfortable for short text, and the numerals share the same rounded, hand-rendered consistency. The texture stays even across lines, with just enough variation to feel natural without becoming messy.