Print Obdaz 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, logotypes, whimsical, storybook, playful, medieval, rustic, handcrafted feel, decorative display, vintage flavor, fantasy tone, chiseled, pointed, textured, calligraphic, irregular.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, print-like construction with slightly irregular contours and a carved, chiseled edge treatment that creates a subtle internal texture along strokes. Letterforms are compact and somewhat condensed, with lively stroke modulation and pointed terminals that often taper into wedge-like ends. Curves are rounded but not perfectly geometric, and many joins show a drawn rhythm rather than mechanical precision, giving the set an intentionally imperfect, organic consistency. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and decorative, while the lowercase keeps simple, readable shapes with distinctive, slightly angular details; numerals follow the same lively, tapered stroke behavior.
It works best for short-to-medium display text such as posters, book covers, game or event branding, packaging, and expressive headlines. The decorative texture and pointed terminals can also suit logos and title treatments where a handcrafted, old-world voice is desired.
The overall tone is playful and theatrical, leaning toward a storybook or old-world signpainting mood. Its sharp, carved accents and uneven edges add a rustic, fantasy-leaning character without becoming overly ornate, making it feel spirited and personable.
The design appears aimed at delivering a handcrafted, carved-ink look—combining readable print letterforms with decorative, chiseled detailing to evoke a whimsical, vintage or fantasy atmosphere in display settings.
The texture and wedge terminals become a defining feature at display sizes, where the inner chisel-like facets read clearly. In longer text, the irregular edges add energy but also increase visual noise, so careful sizing and spacing will help maintain clarity.