Print Malan 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, craft, invitations, social media, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, human warmth, casual clarity, handmade charm, friendly tone, rounded, soft, bouncy, monoline, loose.
A casual, hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals and a mostly monoline stroke that gently swells and tapers as if made with a felt-tip marker. Letterforms are upright with slightly irregular curves and varied character widths, giving the line a lively rhythm without becoming messy. Counters are open and generously sized, and many joins and corners are softened, contributing to a smooth, approachable texture in text.
This font fits best where an informal, personable voice is desired: children’s materials, craft and DIY branding, casual packaging, invitations and greeting cards, posters for community events, and social media graphics. It can also work for short headlines or friendly UI accents when a hand-made feel is needed without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a cheerful, everyday personality that feels conversational and human. Its subtle wobble and softened geometry read as friendly rather than quirky, making it well suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, quick hand lettering—clean enough for continuous reading, but irregular enough to retain a genuine drawn-by-hand charm. Its softened strokes and rounded forms aim for approachability and easy legibility in casual display and short text settings.
The uppercase set stays simple and legible with rounded shapes and minimal ornament, while the lowercase introduces more distinct handwritten cues (single-storey forms and relaxed proportions). Numerals match the same easygoing, marker-drawn construction, keeping a consistent voice across letters and figures.