Print Manek 13 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, greeting cards, posters, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, informal clarity, friendly display, rounded, monoline, bouncy, open forms, soft terminals.
This font has a hand-drawn, monoline look with rounded strokes and soft, slightly irregular terminals that preserve a natural marker/pen rhythm. Letterforms are generally upright with simple construction, open counters, and gently wobbly curves that create an easy, informal texture. Proportions are compact, with modest x-height and a lively baseline feel; widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handwritten character. Numerals and capitals match the same smooth, simplified drawing style, keeping the overall color even and readable at medium sizes.
It works well for friendly display copy such as children’s materials, greeting cards, invitations, casual posters, and playful packaging. It’s also a good fit for craft-oriented branding, café menus, and social graphics where a personable handwritten tone is desired.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and lightly quirky—more like neat, casual handwriting than a formal script. It communicates an upbeat, personable voice that feels conversational and unpretentious.
The design appears intended to mimic clean, everyday hand lettering—legible and consistent, but intentionally imperfect to retain a natural, drawn-by-hand charm. It prioritizes approachability and character over strict geometric precision.
Stroke joins are smooth and rounded rather than sharp, and many letters favor simplified, single-storey forms that maintain clarity without looking mechanical. The sample text shows consistent spacing and a steady rhythm, with just enough variation to feel human while remaining controlled.