Print Mekel 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, social, crafts, playful, friendly, casual, hand-drawn, whimsical, human warmth, casual note, playful voice, everyday lettering, rounded, monoline, bouncy, informal, open counters.
A casual, hand-drawn print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show gentle wobble and slight irregularity typical of marker or felt-tip writing, with open bowls and simple, legible construction. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with modest ascenders/descenders and a relatively small lowercase body. The caps are straightforward and airy, while lowercase forms lean toward single-storey shapes with a relaxed rhythm; numerals are simple and rounded, matching the overall stroke texture.
Well-suited to kid-friendly materials, casual packaging, posters and headers, greeting cards, and social or lifestyle graphics where an informal handwritten voice is desirable. It can also work for short captions or pull quotes when you want a personal, sketchbook-like texture rather than a formal typographic feel.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a light, playful energy that feels personal rather than polished. Its unevenness reads as human and conversational, making it feel friendly and informal without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday hand lettering—clear enough for reading, but intentionally imperfect to retain a human, playful character. It prioritizes friendliness and simplicity over precision, aiming for quick, approachable communication.
Stroke joins are kept uncomplicated, and curves are broad and soft, giving the set a cohesive, doodled consistency. The overall texture stays even across upper/lowercase and figures, producing a steady, handwritten color in lines of text.