Print Kados 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, classroom, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, youthful, approachability, informality, human touch, cheerful tone, simplicity, rounded, bouncy, monoline, soft, hand-drawn.
A rounded, hand-drawn print with smooth, monoline strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are built from simple geometric curves with gentle wobble and slight irregularities that keep the rhythm lively without becoming messy. Proportions are open and readable, with generous counters (notably in O, e, and 8) and a slightly bouncy baseline feel; widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the informal, penned character. The lowercase is compact with short extenders, and punctuation-like details such as the i/j dots are round and prominent.
This font suits short to medium-length text where a friendly, hand-lettered voice is desirable—children’s materials, classroom worksheets, playful packaging, café menus, event flyers, and greeting cards. It works especially well for headings, captions, and brand accents that benefit from a casual, approachable texture.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, like neat marker lettering used for kid-friendly messaging or casual notes. Its rounded shapes and mild irregularity create a warm, human presence that feels informal and welcoming rather than strict or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday handwriting in unconnected print, prioritizing warmth and clarity over typographic rigidity. It aims for a consistent marker-like stroke and rounded construction that remains legible while still feeling distinctly hand-made.
Angular letters (K, V, W, X, Y) are softened by rounded joins and curved strokes, avoiding sharp spikes. Numerals follow the same friendly construction, with simple forms and even color that stays consistent across text.