Print Namaf 16 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, invitations, branding, playful, hand-drawn, whimsical, folky, friendly, handmade feel, casual voice, warm branding, storybook tone, friendly display, rounded, organic, bouncy, irregular, soft terminals.
This font uses unconnected, hand-drawn letterforms with gently irregular strokes and rounded, softened terminals. The shapes feel slightly condensed overall, with modest curves and occasional angular joins that suggest a felt-tip or brush-pen motion. Stroke thickness stays fairly even, while subtle wobble and asymmetric bowls add human rhythm. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, and the lowercase shows a compact x-height with tall ascenders that give lines a lightly vertical, airy profile.
It works best for short-to-medium display text where a friendly, handmade character is desired—such as children’s titles, boutique packaging, café menus, greeting cards, and playful poster headlines. It can also add warmth to logos and small brand systems when used sparingly and with generous spacing.
The overall tone is casual and approachable, with a whimsical, storybook-like charm. Its unevenness reads as intentional and personal rather than rough, creating a warm, crafty voice that feels playful without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic casual print handwriting in a consistent, font-ready form—prioritizing charm and personality over geometric precision. Its controlled irregularity aims to deliver an authentic hand-drawn feel while staying readable in typical headline and caption settings.
Capitals are simple and legible, while the lowercase introduces more personality through irregular counters and slightly pinched joins. Numerals match the hand-rendered feel and remain easy to distinguish at display sizes, reinforcing the informal, drawn aesthetic across the set.