Print Elja 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, craft branding, playful, handmade, casual, quirky, friendly, handmade feel, casual voice, playful display, organic texture, brushy, textured, organic, uneven, rounded.
A lively hand-drawn print with brush-like strokes, soft edges, and subtle texture throughout. Letterforms are narrow with a slightly irregular rhythm, showing natural variations in stroke width and terminal shapes as if made with a felt tip or dry brush. Bowls and curves are rounded and simplified, while straight strokes wobble gently, creating an intentionally imperfect, human cadence. Counters stay fairly open for a handwritten style, and the overall spacing feels loose and informal rather than mechanically uniform.
Well-suited to short display text where personality matters: posters, playful headlines, product packaging, and craft or boutique branding. It also works for children’s materials, invitations, and social graphics where an informal, hand-made look helps the message feel warm and direct.
The font reads as approachable and spirited, with a whimsical, sketchbook energy. Its uneven contours and bouncy proportions give it a lighthearted, conversational tone that feels personal rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a brushy texture and natural variation, prioritizing character and spontaneity over typographic precision. The goal appears to be a friendly, lively voice that stands out at larger sizes and keeps a distinctly human feel.
Capitals are bold and attention-grabbing with simplified construction, while lowercase maintains the same drawn consistency and retains distinct, slightly idiosyncratic shapes. Numerals follow the same brushy logic, making the set feel cohesive for casual display use.