Print Merul 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, labels, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, playful clarity, casual voice, rounded, soft, bouncy, chunky, organic.
A rounded, marker-like print with chunky strokes and softened terminals. The letterforms are mostly monoline in feel, with gentle swelling and slight irregularities that suggest hand pressure rather than mechanical construction. Proportions are compact and generally tall relative to width, with open counters and simplified shapes that keep forms clear at display sizes. Curves are generous and slightly asymmetric, and spacing has an easy, informal rhythm that reads like neat hand lettering.
This font suits posters, packaging, labels, and headline or subhead text where an informal, human voice is desirable. It’s especially well suited to playful branding, children’s materials, crafts, and casual signage, and works best at medium to large sizes where its soft shapes and lively rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly personality. Its imperfect, drawn quality feels personable and conversational, lending a cheerful and slightly whimsical character to headings and short messages.
The design appears intended to provide an easygoing, handwritten print style that feels approachable and fun while remaining legible. It prioritizes personality and warmth through rounded construction and natural, hand-made irregularity.
The design maintains consistent stroke weight across caps and lowercase, while small idiosyncrasies (like subtly uneven joins and varied curve tension) add charm. Numerals match the same rounded, hand-drawn logic, aiming for friendliness over strict typographic rigidity.