Print Malef 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, youthful, approachable, handwritten charm, approachability, informal readability, playful tone, rounded, monoline, bouncy, quirky, soft terminals.
A casual, hand-drawn monoline with rounded corners and softly blunted terminals. Strokes stay fairly even with slight organic wobble, giving a lively, imperfect rhythm without becoming messy. Letterforms are simple and open, with gently irregular curves and a modest, compact feel; capitals are clean and readable while lowercase adds more personality through looped and hook-like details. Numerals follow the same easy, rounded construction and maintain clear silhouettes.
Works well for kid-oriented projects, casual branding, packaging, and headlines that benefit from a personable voice. It’s also suitable for short blocks of copy in invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics where a friendly, handmade texture is desired.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like quick marker lettering on a note or classroom poster. Its subtle quirks and buoyant shapes feel lighthearted and human, conveying friendliness rather than precision or authority.
Designed to capture the look of informal printed handwriting with consistent, simplified shapes that remain readable. The aim appears to be a versatile, everyday hand-drawn feel—more tidy than cursive, with enough variation to keep it charming and expressive.
Spacing appears comfortable and consistent for a handwritten style, helping the text sample stay legible in short paragraphs. Round forms (C, O, S) read smoothly, while straight strokes (I, L, T) keep a simple, printed structure that supports readability.