Print Lagev 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, retro, cartoonish, playful display, compact impact, handmade tone, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, compact hand-drawn print with rounded forms and softened stroke endings. The letterforms are tall and narrow overall, with a high x-height and short extenders, creating a dense vertical rhythm. Strokes stay largely monolinear, with subtle organic wobble and slightly irregular curves that keep the texture lively rather than mechanical. Counters are tight and shapes are simplified, emphasizing bold silhouettes and clear, poster-like presence in both upper- and lowercase.
Best suited to short display settings where its bold, narrow shapes can create impact without taking much horizontal space. It works well for playful headlines, product packaging, menu callouts, children’s materials, stickers, and social graphics where an informal, hand-printed voice is desired.
The font reads as cheerful and informal, with a humorous, slightly retro personality. Its rounded weight and gently uneven drawing suggest a casual handmade tone suited to approachable, lighthearted messaging rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to provide an expressive, hand-printed alternative to standard bold sans faces—prioritizing personality, compact width, and strong silhouettes for attention-grabbing display typography.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and sign-like, while the lowercase adds extra bounce through rounded bowls and compact joins. Numerals match the same chunky construction for consistent emphasis in mixed text. At smaller sizes the tight counters may fill in visually, but at display sizes the bold silhouettes stay distinctive.