Print Gygil 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Ikigai', 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, poster-like, quirky, retro, hand-drawn, attention grabbing, handmade feel, retro flavor, compact impact, condensed, chunky, rounded corners, irregular, bouncy baseline.
A heavy, condensed display face with tall proportions and a compact footprint. Strokes are broadly uniform with soft corners and subtly bulging, slightly uneven contours that create a hand-cut, drawn look. Counters are narrow and vertical, and many joins taper or pinch in places, giving the glyphs a lively, irregular rhythm. The overall construction stays upright and consistent while allowing small variations in width and internal spacing that keep the texture energetic.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings like posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and merchandise where bold texture is an advantage. It can work for playful editorial callouts or social graphics, but extended small-size reading may feel dense due to the tight counters and condensed spacing.
The font reads bold and cheeky, with a cartoonish confidence that feels informal and attention-seeking. Its narrow silhouettes and quirky imperfections evoke a retro poster and comic-title sensibility, lending a friendly but slightly mischievous tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal width while preserving a handmade, slightly irregular personality. It prioritizes expressive silhouette and strong fill over refinement, aiming for memorable display typography that feels drawn rather than engineered.
In text, the dense weight and tight counters create a strong black typographic color, especially in long lines. The numerals and capitals maintain the same condensed, punchy stance, making the design feel cohesive for headline work while emphasizing character over neutrality.