Print Dorup 3 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, children’s, invites, craft, social, casual, friendly, airy, playful, hand-drawn, handwriting mimic, approachability, lightness, readability, monoline, rounded, tall, loose, sketchy.
A casual, monoline handwritten print with tall, slender proportions and a gentle rightward slant. Strokes look pen-drawn and slightly irregular, with rounded terminals and soft, open curves that keep counters light and uncluttered. Spacing is on the open side and widths vary naturally from letter to letter, giving text a relaxed rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency.
Works well for short to medium text where an informal, personable voice is desired—such as packaging, cards and invitations, classroom or kids-oriented materials, craft branding, and casual social graphics. It is especially effective at larger sizes where the light stroke and open spacing can stay crisp and readable.
The tone feels approachable and informal, like quick neat handwriting on a note or worksheet. Its light, breezy texture reads as friendly and low-pressure, with a subtle playful energy coming from the small inconsistencies and hand-drawn movement.
Likely intended to capture everyday printed handwriting in a clean, usable way—keeping forms simple and legible while preserving the natural wobble and rhythm of pen-on-paper lettering. The design prioritizes a gentle, friendly presence over strict typographic precision.
Distinctive shapes include long ascenders/descenders and simple, unembellished forms that prioritize clarity over decoration. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying light and rounded to match the alphabet. The overall texture is even and calm, with no heavy emphasis or dramatic stroke modulation.