Print Nobo 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, packaging, posters, branding, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, handmade, approachability, informality, cheerfulness, simplicity, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, loose rhythm, quirky.
This typeface uses rounded, monoline strokes with softly blunted terminals and gently uneven curves that keep the texture lively. Proportions are open and spacious, with generous counters and a slightly bouncy baseline feel in the way rounds and diagonals sit. Capitals read simply and clearly, while lowercase forms stay compact and friendly, leaning on circular bowls and straightforward joins. Numerals match the letterforms with smooth curves and informal construction, maintaining consistent stroke weight across the set.
It suits short-to-medium text where an informal, personable tone is desired—such as children’s materials, playful headlines, packaging callouts, casual branding, and social media graphics. The open counters and steady stroke weight help it stay readable at display and larger text sizes, especially on clean backgrounds.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with an easygoing, handwritten personality that feels conversational rather than formal. Its imperfect, drawn-by-hand rhythm adds charm and levity, suggesting an upbeat, everyday voice.
The design appears intended to deliver an easy, hand-drawn print look with simple, rounded shapes and a relaxed rhythm. It emphasizes approachability and charm, providing a friendly alternative to more rigid sans styles for lighthearted communication.
Round-heavy shapes (notably in C/O/G and the lowercase bowls) contribute to a soft, non-technical character, while diagonals in K/V/W/X and the angled, open forms keep it energetic. The texture remains consistent across the alphabet, prioritizing friendliness and clarity over strict geometric precision.