Print Degef 3 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids, crafts, greeting, posters, packaging, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, hand-drawn, informality, approachability, handmade feel, warmth, whimsy, monoline, rounded, bouncy, irregular, open counters.
A monoline hand-drawn print with softly rounded terminals and gently uneven stroke flow that mimics marker or pen lettering. Proportions are tall and compact, with a noticeably small x-height and generous ascenders/descenders that give lines a springy rhythm. Curves are loose and organic, corners are slightly softened, and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, producing an intentionally irregular, human cadence. Numerals and capitals keep the same simple, sketch-like construction, prioritizing openness and legibility over strict geometric consistency.
Well-suited to children’s materials, crafts, invitations, greeting cards, and cheerful posters where an informal voice is desired. It also fits playful packaging or social graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where the lively proportions and generous vertical motion can be appreciated.
The overall tone is approachable and lighthearted, with a whimsical, doodled quality that feels personal and informal. Its slight wobble and variable rhythm read as friendly and conversational rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to capture the immediacy of casual handwriting while staying readable in continuous text. The intent appears to be an everyday, personable print style with just enough irregularity to feel authentically drawn.
The set maintains consistent stroke weight and a clear baseline, but embraces small variations in height, bowl shape, and spacing that reinforce the hand-rendered character. In text, the tall forms and small x-height create a distinctive texture with plenty of vertical movement.