Print Derij 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: notes, packaging, invites, posters, children's, casual, friendly, handmade, playful, breezy, human warmth, casual voice, quick readability, handmade feel, monoline, rounded, loose, upright-leaning, open forms.
A casual handwritten print face with clean, monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms show a gentle rightward slant and a relaxed baseline rhythm, with subtle irregularities that preserve a hand-drawn feel while remaining consistently constructed. Counters are generally open and spacious, and many curves are drawn with slightly flattened arcs, giving the shapes an easy, informal flow. Overall spacing is airy and the proportions are compact in the lowercase, contributing to a light, nimble texture in text.
This font fits best in short to medium-length copy where an informal voice is desired: greeting cards, invitations, product packaging, café menus, classroom materials, and social graphics. Its open forms and light stroke make it effective for headings, labels, and captions that need a friendly handwritten presence without joining strokes.
The tone is approachable and personable, suggesting quick marker or pen lettering that feels human and unpretentious. It reads as cheerful and informal rather than formal or technical, making it well suited to friendly messaging and everyday charm.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, everyday print handwriting—quick to read, lightly stylized, and consistent enough for repeated use. It prioritizes warmth and approachability over strict geometric precision, aiming for a natural handwritten rhythm in both display and text settings.
Uppercase forms are simple and legible with minimal ornamentation, while lowercase characters add more personality through varied stroke endings and gentle asymmetries. Numerals are rounded and uncomplicated, matching the same relaxed, handwritten rhythm seen in the letters.