Print Mabon 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, approachable, handmade feel, friendly tone, casual readability, informal display, rounded terminals, monoline, bouncy baseline, hand-drawn, soft corners.
A casual, hand-drawn print face with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a gentle, bouncy rhythm created by small inconsistencies in stroke length, curves, and alignment. Corners are eased rather than sharp, bowls are open and simplified, and overall spacing feels even but not mechanical, preserving a natural marker- or pen-like flow. Numerals match the same informal construction, with rounded shapes and simple, legible forms.
Well-suited for short-to-medium text in cheerful contexts such as children’s materials, playful branding, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings and captions where an informal, handwritten tone is desired and a clean, friendly silhouette is more important than strict typographic regularity.
The tone is lighthearted and personable, with a kid-friendly, everyday informality. Its slightly quirky proportions and relaxed construction convey warmth and spontaneity without becoming messy, making it feel conversational and human.
Likely designed to emulate neat, handwritten printing with a consistent stroke and simplified forms for readability. The goal appears to be an approachable, informal voice that feels personal and hand-made while remaining clear in common display and caption sizes.
Uppercase forms stay simple and upright, while lowercase shows the most personality through small asymmetries and varied joins. The dot on the i/j appears round and prominent, and overall stroke endings feel blunted, reinforcing the soft, approachable look.