Print Helab 3 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, comics, playful, handmade, bold, casual, cheeky, handmade feel, expressive display, casual impact, diy texture, brushy, textured, irregular, bouncy, chunky.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with brush-like stroke endings and slightly ragged edges that suggest marker or dry-brush texture. Forms are compact and mostly upright, with simplified bowls and counters and an overall narrow footprint, but with noticeable per-glyph irregularities that create a lively rhythm. Terminals are often tapered or bluntly cut, and curves show small kinks and asymmetries typical of quick lettering. Numerals and caps carry the same heavy, drawn character, prioritizing personality over strict geometric consistency.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, and expressive headlines where a handmade voice is desirable. It also fits playful contexts like kids-oriented materials, comic-style titling, and event promos, where the rough, brushy character adds warmth and immediacy.
The font feels energetic and informal, with a playful, slightly mischievous tone. Its uneven strokes and bouncy proportions read as friendly and handcrafted, giving text a spontaneous, DIY voice rather than a polished corporate one.
Likely designed to capture the look of quick, bold hand-lettering with a brush or marker, translating that imperfect texture into a consistent alphabet for punchy display use. The goal appears to be an approachable, characterful print style that stands out through weight and lively irregularity rather than typographic refinement.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and variable, with letters that can feel slightly top-heavy and animated in running text. The rough stroke texture becomes a key feature at display sizes, while smaller settings may emphasize the irregular edges and compact counters.