Print Ihdaf 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social media, playful, friendly, casual, retro, energetic, handmade feel, casual emphasis, display impact, friendly tone, brushy, rounded, bouncy, compact, quirky.
A lively brush-style script with an overall forward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and rounded with subtly tapered ends, giving a marker/brush-pen feel rather than a rigid calligraphic construction. Letterforms are mostly unconnected and slightly irregular in width and spacing, creating a hand-drawn rhythm with soft, bulbous curves and occasional teardrop terminals. Counters are small and shapes are simplified for punchy silhouettes, with uppercase forms that read like confident hand-lettered caps rather than formal titling characters.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and branding where a personable handwritten voice is desired. It can also work well for social graphics, invitations, and labels, especially when set with generous line spacing to keep the dense strokes from feeling crowded.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual, handmade confidence that feels friendly and a bit nostalgic. Its bouncy rhythm and chunky strokes suggest informal messaging—more fun and expressive than precise or restrained.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident hand-lettering with a brush or marker, prioritizing warmth and immediacy. Its compact, slanted forms aim for strong visual presence while maintaining an informal, conversational character.
Uppercase characters have strong, poster-like presence, while lowercase remains compact and quick, maintaining a consistent slanted motion across words. Numerals match the same brushy logic, staying bold and rounded with simple, legible shapes that hold up well in short runs.