Print Melas 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, classroom materials, packaging, posters, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, youthful, handwritten charm, friendly signage, informal clarity, playful display, rounded, marker-like, bouncy, soft, hand-drawn.
A casual hand-drawn print with rounded terminals and softly irregular strokes that mimic a felt-tip marker. Forms are upright with a lively, slightly bouncy baseline and gently uneven curves that keep the texture organic without becoming messy. Counters are open and generous, and many joins are simplified, producing clear silhouettes. Capitals are simple and broad with smooth arcs (notably in C, O, Q), while lowercase stays compact with straightforward bowls and short ascenders/descenders; the overall rhythm feels loosely monoline and comfortably spaced.
Well-suited for children’s publishing, educational worksheets, and classroom signage where a friendly voice is important. It also works for playful packaging, café menus, posters, and social media graphics that benefit from an approachable, handmade feel. Best used at display and short-to-medium text sizes where the organic texture can read as intentional and charming.
The tone is warm, informal, and inviting, with a kid-friendly energy and a lighthearted handwritten charm. Its relaxed shapes and subtle inconsistencies communicate friendliness and spontaneity rather than precision or formality.
Designed to capture the look of neat, hand-printed lettering with a marker-like softness, prioritizing approachability and clarity over typographic strictness. The intent appears to be an informal, versatile headline and caption face that feels human and cheerful in everyday communication.
The digit set matches the same rounded, hand-drawn construction, keeping a consistent texture across text and numerals. In continuous text, the font maintains legibility through open apertures and clear letter separation, while the slightly uneven stroke behavior adds personality and motion.