Print Ikdur 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, quotes, branding, casual, lively, quirky, friendly, expressive, hand lettering, informal display, human warmth, expressive voice, brushy, calligraphic, slanted, organic, bouncy.
This typeface presents as an informal, hand-drawn print with a consistent rightward slant and lively, brush-like stroke behavior. Letterforms show noticeable stroke modulation with tapered terminals and occasional swelling through curves, giving a drawn-in-ink feel. Proportions are compact in the lowercase with rounded bowls and open apertures, while capitals are taller and more gestural, creating a distinctly mixed-case rhythm. Spacing reads slightly irregular in a natural way, and the overall texture alternates between crisp hairline touches and heavier downstrokes for an animated, handcrafted color on the page.
It works best for short to medium runs where personality is the priority: posters, packaging, book covers, cafe-style menus, social graphics, and branding elements. The energetic texture and expressive capitals make it especially effective for quotes and display lines where a handcrafted, approachable tone is desired.
The tone is personable and energetic, with a playful, slightly whimsical character that feels human rather than mechanical. Its slanted, calligraphic motion and varied stroke endings add warmth and spontaneity, suggesting quick note-taking or expressive signage rather than formal text setting.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, confident hand lettering—balancing legibility with expressive stroke contrast and an easy, conversational rhythm. Its forms aim to feel naturally written while remaining consistent enough for repeated use in display typography.
Several glyphs lean into distinctive, idiosyncratic shapes—particularly in the capitals and the numerals—helping headlines feel unique and illustrative. The ampersand and punctuation shown in the sample carry the same brushy modulation, reinforcing a cohesive handwritten voice across longer phrases.