Print Mekef 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, classroom materials, packaging, posters, greeting cards, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, kidlike, handwritten warmth, informal readability, playful tone, human texture, rounded, marker-like, soft, bouncy, irregular.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with smooth curves and gently uneven stroke edges that suggest a marker or felt-tip tool. Letterforms are simple and open, with softened terminals and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet an organic, human cadence; counters are generous and shapes lean toward circular forms (notably in O, Q, and lowercase o). The numerals follow the same informal construction, with simplified, rounded shapes that keep the texture consistent in mixed text.
Well-suited to short to medium passages where a friendly, informal voice is desirable—such as children’s content, educational handouts, invitations, labels, and cheerful display copy. It can also work for UI accents or social graphics when a human, approachable tone is preferred over a polished corporate look.
The overall tone is warm and easygoing, with a lighthearted, doodled quality. Its informal rhythm and softened shapes feel personable and playful rather than formal or technical, lending text a conversational voice.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday hand printing with a consistent, rounded marker texture. It prioritizes approachability and clarity while preserving enough irregularity to feel genuinely hand-drawn.
Stroke joins and curves show small, natural inconsistencies that read as intentional hand lettering rather than geometric construction. Spacing appears comfortable and slightly loose in running text, reinforcing the relaxed, readable feel.