Print Kolef 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Qamari Sans' by NamelaType, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Clear Sans Text' by Positype, 'Neue Reman Gt' and 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype, and 'Merlo Neue' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, cartoonish, approachability, handmade feel, fun emphasis, whimsy, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A rounded, heavy-stroked hand-drawn print style with soft corners and slightly uneven outlines that mimic marker or brush lettering. Strokes are monoline in feel with subtle wobble and occasional swelling at terminals, creating a lively, organic rhythm. Proportions are compact with generous counters; bowls are puffy and open, and curves dominate over straight geometry. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the informal, drawn look while remaining clear at display sizes.
Best suited for display typography where personality is the priority: children’s publishing, playful branding, casual packaging, event posters, and short headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or UI moments that need warmth, though the heavy, bouncy shapes favor larger sizes over long-form reading.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a goofy, storybook energy. Its imperfect curves and bouncy rhythm suggest spontaneity and warmth rather than precision, giving text a kid-friendly, lighthearted voice.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of quick, confident hand lettering—soft, rounded, and intentionally imperfect—while staying legible and consistent enough for repeated use across titles and short copy.
Uppercase forms read especially chunky and simplified, while lowercase retains a playful mix of rounded shapes and slightly irregular joins. Numerals follow the same soft, blobby construction, keeping a consistent voice across alphanumerics.