Print Efry 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids branding, social graphics, playful, whimsical, handmade, casual, quirky, hand-drawn charm, casual display, playful voice, organic texture, personal tone, spindly, bouncy, irregular, textured, expressive.
A wiry, hand-drawn print face with narrow proportions, gently uneven stroke weight, and subtly wavering outlines that mimic pen or brush movement. Letters are mostly upright but not rigid, with lively baseline irregularity and small inconsistencies in height and spacing that create an organic rhythm. Terminals are often tapered or slightly blunted, counters are compact, and long ascenders/descenders (notably in g, j, y) add a vertical, spindly character. Numerals follow the same informal construction, with simple, open forms and a lightly sketched texture.
This font works best for short to medium-length display settings where a handmade, playful tone is desired—such as posters, headlines, product packaging, café menus, invitations, and social media graphics. It can also fit children’s or craft-oriented branding, where a personal, drawn look is an asset.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a whimsical, sketchbook energy that feels personal and lightly mischievous. Its narrow, slightly jittery forms give it a quirky, off-the-cuff voice suited to casual, expressive messaging rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering in an unconnected, print style, prioritizing personality and texture over strict uniformity. Its narrow build and lively irregularity suggest it was drawn to feel quick, human, and expressive while remaining broadly legible at display sizes.
In running text, the varied sidebearings and hand-drawn irregularities become more noticeable, contributing to charm but also making long passages feel busy. The punctuation and the tall, looping shapes in letters like Q, J, and y add distinctive personality and help the font read as intentionally handmade.