Print Malaz 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, social graphics, craft branding, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, handmade, handwritten feel, approachable tone, casual readability, human texture, rounded, monoline, soft terminals, loose rhythm, quirky.
A monoline, hand-drawn print with rounded strokes, soft terminals, and gently uneven curves that preserve a natural marker-like feel. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with simple geometric constructions and occasional asymmetries that keep the texture lively. Capitals are straightforward and open, while lowercase forms stay clear and upright with single-storey shapes and minimal ornamentation. Numerals follow the same casual structure, with smooth, continuous strokes and easy-to-read silhouettes.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful posters, labels and packaging, café or boutique branding, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings and callouts where a relaxed, approachable tone matters more than strict typographic uniformity.
The overall tone is warm and informal, balancing legibility with a light, playful personality. Its subtle irregularities communicate a human, conversational voice rather than a polished corporate finish.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, neat hand-printing with consistent stroke weight and softened forms, delivering an easygoing handwritten look while remaining readable in running text.
Stroke endings are rounded rather than sharp, and corners tend to swell into gentle curves, creating a soft, friendly color on the line. Spacing and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, adding an organic rhythm in text without becoming messy.