Print Semow 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, friendly, casual, retro, bouncy, handmade feel, approachability, display impact, whimsy, rounded, brushy, soft terminals, chunky, hand-drawn.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded forms and softly swelling strokes that feel brush- or marker-made. Letters sit upright but bounce slightly on the baseline, with uneven widths and lively, irregular curves that keep the texture human. Terminals are mostly blunt and rounded, counters are generous, and joins are smooth, giving the alphabet a sturdy, cartoon-like silhouette that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and cheerful branding. It also works well for kids’ content, casual signage, and social graphics where a friendly hand-lettered voice is desirable, while extended body text may feel heavy and busy due to its bold, textured shapes.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a whimsical, slightly retro flavor reminiscent of hand-lettered packaging and kids’ materials. Its bouncy rhythm and soft shapes project warmth and informality rather than precision or authority.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand lettering in a clean, legible way, prioritizing warmth and personality through rounded strokes and a gently irregular rhythm. It aims to deliver a bold, approachable display voice that feels handmade without becoming cursive or connected.
Capitals are broad and emphatic, while lowercase maintains a compact feel with clear, simplified constructions that favor readability over calligraphic detail. Numerals follow the same rounded, hand-rendered logic and hold their weight well in display settings.