Print Isbem 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Romper' and 'Skate' by DearType, 'Mancino' by JCFonts, and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s media, posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, bouncy, approachability, handmade feel, cheerful display, informal clarity, rounded, chunky, soft, handdrawn, cartoonish.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn sans with heavy strokes and soft terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular, with subtly uneven curves and mild wobble that preserves a drawn-by-hand feel while staying clearly legible. Counters are generally small and rounded, and the overall rhythm is tight with short extenders and simplified forms that keep the texture dense and bold on the page.
This face works best for bold headlines and short bursts of copy where warmth and humor are welcome—children’s materials, playful posters, craft branding, packaging, labels, and sticker-style graphics. It can also serve for large-size captions or social graphics, where its dense texture remains readable and expressive.
The font communicates a cheerful, approachable tone with a lightly goofy, cartoon-like energy. Its friendly softness and informal irregularity make it feel personal and conversational, closer to marker lettering than formal display typography.
The design appears intended to mimic friendly hand-printed lettering with an intentionally chunky, rounded build. Its simplified shapes and slight irregularities aim to deliver a casual, approachable display voice that stands out quickly without feeling sharp or formal.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, simplified construction, and the alphabet reads cleanly in longer text despite the heavy weight. The numerals match the same rounded, informal style, giving mixed alphanumeric settings a cohesive, playful look.