Print Merul 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, posters, packaging, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, human touch, approachability, informality, display impact, craft feel, rounded, soft, bouncy, monoline, chunky.
A compact, hand-drawn print with rounded terminals and a smooth, marker-like monoline stroke. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with gentle wobble in verticals and curves that keeps the rhythm lively while remaining consistent. Counters are fairly open for the style, and the overall texture reads as dense and bold due to the narrow proportions and heavy stroke. Ascenders and descenders are moderately long, and the set maintains a cohesive, informal feel across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited for kid-focused materials, playful branding, stickers, labels, and casual packaging where a friendly handmade tone is desired. It works best for headlines, short blurbs, and large UI or social graphics, and can also serve for light body text at larger sizes where the narrow forms and heavy strokes remain legible.
The font conveys a cheerful, approachable tone with a crafty, personal touch. Its bouncy shapes and soft corners suggest spontaneity and warmth, making the voice feel conversational rather than formal. The slight unevenness adds charm and a human presence without tipping into messy or distressed.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering made with a felt-tip marker, prioritizing warmth and immediacy over geometric precision. Its consistent stroke and rounded construction aim to deliver an informal, approachable voice that stands out quickly in display settings.
Capitals are tall and simple with rounded corners, while lowercase forms lean toward handwritten print conventions with soft joins and occasional loop-like details. Numerals follow the same rounded, marker-drawn logic and appear designed for clarity at display sizes. Overall spacing feels intentionally loose enough to keep counters from clogging in the heavier strokes.