Print Malet 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, invitations, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, youthful, informality, approachability, handmade feel, everyday writing, rounded, monoline, soft terminals, bouncy baseline, open counters.
A monoline, hand-drawn print style with rounded forms and softly blunted terminals. Strokes keep an even thickness with gentle wobble, giving each character a slightly irregular, human rhythm. Proportions are compact and somewhat narrow overall, with lively spacing and a subtly bouncy baseline in mixed text. Counters are generally open and simple, and curves (notably in O/C/G/S) feel smooth and inflated rather than sharp or geometric.
This font suits short to medium-length text where a personable, informal voice is desired—such as children’s products, casual packaging, event invitations, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when a friendly handwritten feel is needed without connected cursive forms.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, doodled energy. Its informal texture reads as friendly and conversational, evoking handwritten notes, classroom materials, and cheerful branding rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to capture the look of neat, marker-like handwriting in an unconnected print style, balancing readability with visible hand-made character. Its consistent stroke and rounded construction aim for an easygoing, approachable presence across letters and numerals.
Capitals are clear and straightforward, with minimal flourish, while lowercase shapes lean toward single-storey constructions and simplified joins. Numerals follow the same rounded, hand-rendered logic, prioritizing charm and legibility over strict uniformity.