Print Ukkos 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, greeting cards, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, storybook, handwritten feel, friendly display, casual branding, compact headlines, brushy, bouncy, rounded, quirky, lively.
This font has a hand-drawn, brush-pen look with rounded terminals and softly irregular contours. Strokes show gentle modulation, with occasional swelling on verticals and subtle tapering at joins, giving a natural, written rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Letterforms are tall and compact with tight internal counters, and the overall spacing feels lively and slightly uneven in a deliberate way. Ascenders are prominent, bowls are narrow, and several glyphs use simplified, print-like constructions that keep the texture readable while still clearly handmade.
It works best for short to medium-length display copy such as headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a friendly handmade feel is desired. It also suits children’s content, invitations, and greeting-card style designs where warmth and personality matter more than typographic neutrality.
The tone is informal and upbeat, with a lighthearted bounce that suggests notes written quickly with a felt-tip or brush marker. It reads as approachable and characterful, leaning toward whimsical or story-driven messaging rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to mimic casual hand lettering with brushy strokes while retaining consistent, legible print forms. Its narrow, tall proportions and energetic rhythm suggest a goal of fitting attention-grabbing text into compact spaces without losing an informal, human touch.
In the text sample, the lively stroke behavior creates a strong dark texture at display sizes, while small details (like tight counters and narrow joins) can visually fill in when set too small or too tightly tracked. The mix of rounded shapes and occasional sharp entry/exit strokes adds personality without feeling chaotic.