Print Melaw 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, hand-drawn, approachable, human warmth, informal clarity, playful display, approachable tone, rounded, bouncy, soft, quirky, informal.
A rounded, hand-drawn print with smooth, slightly wobbly strokes and softly tapered terminals. The letterforms are open and generously curved, with simplified construction and minimal angularity. Proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm; counters are roomy, and joins feel organic rather than mechanical. Numerals and capitals share the same gentle, marker-like presence, with consistent stroke thickness and softly imperfect curves.
Best suited for short to medium-length text where a friendly, informal voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, café or boutique branding, posters, classroom resources, and social graphics. It can also work for headings and callouts in apps or websites that benefit from a warm, handmade tone.
The overall tone is cheerful and personable, evoking casual handwriting and a lighthearted, kid-friendly sensibility. Its unevenness reads as human and relaxed rather than polished, giving text a warm, conversational feel.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, unconnected hand lettering with a soft marker/brush feel—prioritizing charm and approachability over strict geometric regularity. Its consistent stroke and rounded forms aim to stay readable while still communicating a casual, human-made personality.
Uppercase shapes lean toward simple, bold silhouettes, while lowercase forms keep a single-storey, handwritten logic (notably in a and g) that enhances readability at larger sizes. Curves stay smooth and rounded throughout, and the baseline feel is slightly bouncy, reinforcing the informal character.