Print Nakan 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids media, social graphics, invitations, playful, casual, handmade, friendly, quirky, human warmth, informal voice, hand-drawn texture, approachable display, rounded, monoline, bouncy, irregular, chalky.
A lively hand-drawn print with mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are narrow overall, with gentle waviness in stems, uneven curves, and subtle, natural-looking stroke variation that keeps the texture organic. Proportions are compact with a short x-height and slightly bouncy baseline rhythm; counters are open and simplified for clarity. Uppercase forms are straightforward and legible, while lowercase and numerals show more idiosyncratic shaping, reinforcing the informal, drawn-by-hand feel.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where a friendly handmade voice is desirable—posters, packaging callouts, event invitations, classroom materials, and casual social or editorial graphics. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when you want an informal, human touch without cursive connections.
The font reads as approachable and lighthearted, with a sketchbook spontaneity that feels conversational rather than polished. Its slight wobble and irregular rhythm give it a human, personal tone—more cozy and witty than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand printing with consistent readability while preserving the charm of natural imperfections. Its narrow stance and compact lowercase aim to fit plenty of text in a casual style, while the gentle wobble and rounded forms keep the tone warm and approachable.
Spacing appears airy enough for comfortable word shapes, but the intentionally uneven stroke edges and varied character widths create a textured, artisanal color on the page. The set favors simple constructions over calligraphic joins, keeping the overall impression in the realm of neat, hand-printed lettering.