Print Hykaf 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids media, social graphics, titles, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, bubbly, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, informality, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, quirky.
A chunky, marker-like handwritten print with rounded terminals and softly swelling strokes. Letterforms lean toward simplified geometry with generous curves and occasional angular joins, producing a lively, uneven rhythm typical of hand-drawn work. Counters are generally open and the overall silhouette is puffy and compact, with slightly inconsistent widths and stroke endings that feel brushed rather than mechanically drawn. Numerals match the same informal construction, with thick, smooth forms designed for clear spot readability.
Well suited for posters, social media graphics, packaging callouts, and playful branding where a friendly hand-drawn tone is desirable. It also works for children’s materials, comics, and short headlines or labels that benefit from bold, rounded forms and an informal cadence.
The font reads as warm and approachable, with a kid-friendly, comedic tone. Its bouncy shapes and soft edges give it an optimistic, informal voice suited to lighthearted messaging and expressive headings.
The design appears intended to mimic a thick felt-tip or paint-marker handprint—prioritizing charm and immediacy over strict typographic regularity. Its proportions and soft terminals aim to deliver an inviting display voice that feels personal and fun.
The texture is intentionally imperfect: curves wobble subtly and some joins pinch or flare, creating a natural, drawn-on-paper character. In dense text the heavy shapes can visually fill in, so it tends to feel strongest when given breathing room and used at display sizes.