Print Mekew 5 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s content, packaging, posters, headlines, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, informal clarity, friendly display, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy baseline, open counters, compact.
A casual, hand-drawn print face with a monoline feel and softly rounded terminals. Strokes keep a consistent thickness while letterforms show gentle wobble and subtle irregularities that read as intentional, giving the alphabet an easy, human rhythm. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with relatively small lowercase bodies and simple, open constructions; many shapes lean on rounded bowls and smooth curves rather than sharp corners. The overall texture is even and legible, with a light bounce in curves and joins that adds character without becoming messy.
Well-suited to cheerful display settings such as children’s materials, crafts, stickers, casual packaging, and lighthearted posters. It also works for short UI labels, social graphics, and friendly brand touchpoints where an approachable handwritten voice is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys a warm, approachable tone—informal and lightly whimsical, like neat marker lettering or friendly classroom print. Its mild quirks and rounded finish keep it from feeling corporate, making it feel conversational and personable.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy hand lettering with a consistent stroke and rounded finish, balancing personality with readability. Its compact proportions and controlled irregularity suggest a goal of providing a casual, friendly voice that remains clear in continuous text.
Uppercase forms remain simple and sturdy, while lowercase adds more personality through varied loops and modest asymmetry. Numerals are straightforward and rounded, matching the letterforms and maintaining consistent color in text. Spacing appears comfortable and uncluttered, supporting clean word shapes in running copy.