Print Malan 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, craft labels, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, youthful, handmade feel, approachability, informality, cheerful tone, everyday lettering, rounded, monoline, bouncy, quirky, hand-drawn.
A casual hand-drawn print face with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show gentle wobble and irregular spacing that create a natural, sketched rhythm, while staying clear and readable. Curves are generous and slightly asymmetrical, and straight strokes often have subtle bends, giving the alphabet a lively, human cadence. Numerals match the same simple, rounded construction for a cohesive texture in mixed text.
This font is well suited to kid-friendly branding, casual packaging, posters, and social media graphics where a warm handmade impression is desirable. It can also work for craft labels, classroom materials, and informal invitations, especially when set with generous tracking and comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is approachable and lighthearted, with an informal, conversational feel. Its slight unevenness reads as personable and handmade rather than polished or corporate, adding warmth and a touch of whimsy to headlines and short copy.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, quick marker or pen lettering—clean enough for readability, but intentionally imperfect to preserve a human, friendly voice. It prioritizes charm and approachability over typographic strictness.
In the sample text, the line color remains consistent with minimal stroke modulation, and the forms maintain good clarity at display sizes. Capitals are simple and open, while lowercase has a bouncy baseline feel that adds character without becoming overly decorative.