Print Goniv 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, packaging, signage, medieval, storybook, gothic, rustic, whimsical, thematic display, historical flavor, decorative impact, handcrafted texture, blackletter, chiseled, angular, inked, calligraphic.
This typeface uses a blackletter-inspired, hand-drawn construction with heavy, compact strokes and sharply cut terminals. Letterforms show a mix of rounded bowls and wedge-like joins, producing a carved, chiseled silhouette with crisp interior counters. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across characters, creating an irregular rhythm that reads more like drawn lettering than rigid metal-type geometry. The lowercase features narrow vertical stems, small bowls, and pointed feet, while capitals add decorative hooks and curved shoulders that enhance the ornamental feel.
Best suited for display settings such as titles, headlines, posters, packaging, and themed signage where a medieval or fantasy atmosphere is desired. It can work well for short to medium phrases and branding marks, while long passages may feel visually dense due to the strong texture and decorative shaping.
The overall tone is medieval and storybook-like, with a slightly mischievous, rustic energy. Its angular cuts and dark color evoke old signage, fantasy titles, and historical pastiche rather than contemporary editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a blackletter-tinged, hand-rendered look that feels historic and theatrical, prioritizing character and texture over strict uniformity. Its varied widths and chiseled details suggest a goal of making text feel like crafted lettering for themed communication.
Distinctive blackletter cues appear throughout (notched joins, broken strokes, and wedge terminals), but the forms remain comparatively open and approachable for a decorative face. Numerals are stout and stylized, matching the letterforms’ carved, inked character and making them suitable as display figures.