Print Empa 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, comics, album art, playful, quirky, handmade, grunge, casual, handmade texture, casual voice, expressive display, diy aesthetic, brushy, rough-edged, rounded, wobbly, chunky.
A chunky hand-drawn print face with irregular, brushy strokes and softly rounded forms. Edges look rough and slightly ragged, as if made with a marker or dry brush, creating natural wobble and ink texture along stems and curves. Counters are generally open and simple, terminals are blunt, and spacing feels lively with small variations that reinforce the handmade rhythm. The overall build is compact with sturdy verticals and simplified geometry that reads clearly at display sizes.
Well-suited for posters, headlines, and short callouts where a handmade, energetic voice is desired. It can work effectively for packaging accents, comic-style captions, event flyers, and album or merch graphics, especially when paired with simpler body text for contrast.
The font conveys an informal, mischievous tone—friendly but a bit scruffy. Its imperfect contours and bouncy rhythm give it a DIY, zine-like energy that feels human and spontaneous rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate quick hand-lettering with a brush/marker feel, prioritizing personality and texture over strict regularity. Its consistent rugged edges and simplified letterforms suggest a deliberate move toward approachable, expressive display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand-rendered texture, and the numerals match the same rough, painted construction. The texture and uneven stroke edges become a prominent stylistic feature, so the face benefits from generous size and breathing room where the rugged detail can be appreciated.