Print Mekon 13 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s design, packaging, posters, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, approachable, handwritten realism, friendly tone, casual clarity, everyday charm, rounded, monoline, bouncy, quirky, soft.
A compact, hand-drawn monoline with rounded terminals and gently irregular curves that preserve a consistent pen-like stroke. The forms are tall and slightly condensed, with a steady upright stance and a lively, uneven rhythm that feels intentionally human rather than geometric. Counters are open and simplified, joins are soft, and the overall spacing stays readable while allowing small width variations from glyph to glyph.
Works well for short to medium text where warmth and informality are desired, such as kids-oriented branding, labels and packaging, invitations, posters, and social media graphics. It’s especially effective for headings, pull quotes, and display copy that benefits from a hand-lettered feel while staying clear at typical reading sizes.
The tone is cheerful and personable, like neat marker lettering used for notes, classroom materials, or casual signage. Its subtle wobble and softened shapes keep it informal and inviting, with a lighthearted, everyday character.
The design appears intended to emulate tidy, everyday handwritten print with a controlled stroke and rounded finish, balancing legibility with a playful, human texture. It prioritizes approachability and charm over strict uniformity, giving layouts a relaxed, friendly voice.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive handwritten logic, with single-storey lowercase forms and simplified numerals that match the rounded stroke endings. The texture remains consistent across lines of text, creating a smooth, friendly gray without sharp contrast or harsh angles.