Print Malan 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids, packaging, labels, posters, social, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, handmade, handwritten print, friendly tone, everyday notes, clear display, rounded, monoline, bouncy, quirky, open counters.
A casual hand-drawn print with monoline strokes and soft, rounded terminals. The letterforms are lightly irregular, with a gentle wobble and small variations in curve tension that create a human rhythm rather than geometric consistency. Proportions are compact, with a relatively small lowercase x-height and generous ascenders, and the overall spacing feels open and breathable. Capitals are simple and slightly condensed, while lowercase forms stay uncluttered and legible, keeping counters open and shapes clear.
Well-suited to kid-friendly materials, casual branding, packaging, labels, and short display lines where an approachable handwritten feel is desired. It also works nicely for quotes, invitations, and social graphics, especially at medium-to-large sizes where its subtle wobble and rounded terminals can be appreciated.
The font conveys a warm, everyday friendliness—like neat marker lettering on a note or classroom label. Its subtle unevenness and rounded shapes add a playful, personable tone without becoming messy or overly decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, unconnected hand printing with consistent stroke weight and simple forms, balancing personality with clarity. It aims for an informal, friendly voice that stays legible across both uppercase and lowercase text.
Round glyphs such as O/0 and e keep smooth, even curves, while diagonals and joins (notably in K, M, N, W, and y) show the most hand-made character. Numerals are straightforward and readable, matching the same monoline, rounded construction and informal rhythm as the letters.