Print Manek 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, whimsical, approachability, handmade feel, informal clarity, cheerful tone, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, monoline, hand-drawn.
A casual, hand-drawn print with mostly monoline strokes, rounded forms, and softly blunted terminals. Letter shapes show a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm with mild irregularities in curve tension and stroke endings that keep the texture organic. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with open bowls, generous counters, and simplified construction that favors smooth, continuous curves over sharp joints. Numerals follow the same relaxed, rounded style, staying clear and bold at text sizes.
Well suited to playful display work such as children’s titles, classroom materials, hobby and craft branding, informal packaging, and cheerful posters. It can also work for short, friendly UI labels or social graphics where a human, approachable tone is desirable.
The overall tone feels warm and approachable, with an easygoing, upbeat personality. Its uneven, drawn-by-hand polish suggests spontaneity and friendliness rather than formality, lending a light, conversational voice to headlines and short passages.
The design appears intended to capture the look of neat, hand-printed lettering—clean enough to read easily while retaining the charm of a quick marker or pen drawing. It aims for personality through rounded geometry and subtle inconsistencies, creating an informal voice that feels personal and welcoming.
Spacing appears comfortably loose and airy in running text, helping maintain clarity despite the informal letterforms. Distinctive, rounded shapes and soft stroke endings create a consistent black-and-white color on the page without looking rigid or mechanical.