Print Hales 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, kids branding, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, quirky, handmade feel, friendly tone, casual display, human touch, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, bold-ish.
A lively handwritten print with brush-like strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letters lean upright with irregular, organic stroke modulation and gently uneven baselines that reinforce a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Bowls and counters are open and rounded, while many strokes end in subtle flares or tapered points, giving forms a slightly calligraphic feel without connecting characters. Uppercase shapes are simplified and expressive, and the numerals follow the same loose, marker-like construction.
Best suited to short headlines, posters, casual packaging, and social graphics where a friendly handmade look is desired. It can also work for kids-oriented branding or informal signage, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the brush texture and rounded forms stay clear.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, with a spontaneous, doodled energy. Its uneven details and bouncy spacing read as personal and conversational rather than polished or corporate, making it feel warm and humorous.
Designed to emulate quick, confident marker or brush lettering in unconnected print forms, prioritizing personality and natural variation over strict geometry. The intent appears to be an informal, welcoming display hand that adds warmth and spontaneity to text.
Texture comes from small variations in stroke width, curve smoothness, and terminal shapes, which adds character at display sizes but can appear busy when set too small. The font maintains consistent stroke flavor across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive handwritten voice.