Print Aplon 3 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, craft labels, social graphics, playful, casual, friendly, hand-drawn, whimsical, handmade feel, approachability, informal readability, youthful tone, rounded, monoline, bouncy, organic, quirky.
This font has a hand-drawn, monoline look with rounded terminals and gently irregular stroke edges that mimic marker or felt-tip pen texture. Letterforms are mostly upright with a lively, slightly bouncy baseline and subtle variation in widths and internal counters, giving the set an informal rhythm. Curves are soft and open (notably in C/O/S), while verticals and diagonals retain a simple, sketch-like construction with modest overshoots and uneven stroke join behavior that feels intentionally human.
It suits short-to-medium text where an informal, hand-lettered feel is desired, such as children’s materials, playful packaging, craft and DIY labeling, posters, and casual social or lifestyle graphics. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when you want friendliness and personality without a connected script.
Overall, the tone is warm and approachable, with a youthful, whimsical character that reads as personal and conversational rather than formal. The mild wobble and unpolished consistency add charm and humor, making it feel like friendly handwritten signage or notes.
The design appears intended to replicate neat, everyday hand printing with enough irregularity to feel authentic, while keeping letterforms open and readable in continuous text. Its restrained stroke weight and rounded construction prioritize an easygoing tone over typographic precision.
Capitals are simple and legible with minimal ornamentation, while lowercase shapes lean toward single-storey, print-style constructions that keep text light and casual. Numerals follow the same drawn-through simplicity, with rounded forms and slight irregularities that maintain a cohesive handmade voice across mixed text.