Print Dalon 3 is a very light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, children’s books, craft packaging, posters, social graphics, playful, airy, whimsical, friendly, casual, handmade charm, casual readability, whimsical tone, personal voice, monoline, spiky, bouncy, organic, sketchy.
A lightly drawn, hand-printed face with an irregular, organic stroke and a noticeably loose rhythm. Letterforms mix straight, slightly wobbly stems with rounded bowls, producing lively contrast between crisp angles and soft curves. Proportions are uneven by design, with variable character widths and open counters; terminals often taper or flick, and some strokes show slight breaks or pressure changes typical of pen-drawn forms. Overall spacing feels relaxed and a bit uneven, reinforcing the handmade texture in words and lines of text.
Best suited to short, expressive copy where a handmade feel is desirable—greeting cards, invitations, craft and artisanal packaging, children’s or educational materials, and casual display headlines. It also works well in social media graphics and posters when a light, whimsical voice is needed, but the delicate strokes suggest avoiding very small sizes or low-contrast backgrounds.
The font reads as informal and approachable, with a quirky, storybook-like charm. Its thin, delicate marks and gentle inconsistencies create a lighthearted tone that feels personal and human rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate quick pen lettering with a clean, print-like structure—capturing spontaneity and charm while remaining readable in short blocks of text. Its intentional irregularities and tapered terminals aim to communicate warmth and individuality.
Uppercase shapes are simple and open, while lowercase forms lean more expressive, with occasional long ascenders/descenders and distinctive single-story constructions. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with asymmetry and soft, slightly off-center curves that keep the texture consistent across alphanumerics.