Print Pekif 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, branding, posters, children’s, playful, handmade, storybook, friendly, quirky, handmade feel, whimsy, approachability, expressive display, brushy, calligraphic, rounded, lively, bouncy.
A lively, hand-drawn print face with brush-like strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are narrow and slightly irregular, with rounded terminals, tapered joins, and subtly uneven stroke edges that keep the texture organic. Curves are generous and open, counters tend to be small, and the overall rhythm feels intentionally varied rather than mechanically uniform. Numerals and capitals follow the same drawn logic, with simplified shapes and occasional flourish-like strokes that reinforce the handmade character.
Best suited to short to medium-length display settings where personality is desired—headlines, packaging, book covers, posters, and brand marks with a friendly, handcrafted voice. It can also work for pull quotes or short blurbs, but the busy texture and small counters may become less comfortable at very small sizes or in dense paragraphs.
The tone is warm and whimsical, suggesting casual handwriting dressed up with a touch of calligraphic flair. Its uneven rhythm and soft, rounded shapes read as approachable and human, with a gentle storybook charm rather than a formal or corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic informal, hand-rendered lettering with brush-pen contrast, balancing legibility with expressive irregularities. It aims to deliver a personable, playful presence that feels drawn rather than typeset.
In running text, the strong contrast and narrow proportions create an active, sparkling color on the page. The short lowercase height and expressive capitals add personality, while the slightly inconsistent widths and stroke tapering emphasize an informal, crafted feel.