Print Ippa 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, social media, energetic, gritty, playful, casual, handmade, handmade feel, expressive impact, casual display, diy texture, brushy, textured, rough-edged, slanted, chunky.
A brushy, hand-drawn print with a consistent rightward slant and dense, chunky strokes. Letterforms show rough, textured edges and slightly uneven contours, suggesting dry-brush or marker drag rather than smooth outlines. Counters are generally small and irregular, and terminals often taper or fray, creating a lively rhythm. Widths vary noticeably across glyphs, with compact forms mixed with wider, more open shapes, producing an animated, handwritten spacing pattern.
Works best for short-to-medium copy where texture and personality are an asset, such as posters, event promos, packaging labels, merchandise graphics, and social media headlines. It is especially effective for bold callouts and display text where the brush texture can be appreciated.
The overall tone is bold and expressive, with a gritty, DIY character that feels spontaneous and human. Its textured stroke and irregular edges add attitude and motion, giving text a lively, informal voice suited to energetic messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, expressive brush lettering while keeping a readable printed structure. It prioritizes impact and handmade texture over geometric regularity, aiming to deliver an informal, energetic display voice.
In paragraph samples the slant and heavy texture create a strong visual color that can become dense at smaller sizes, while larger settings preserve the brush detail and give the texture room to breathe. Numerals match the same rough, hand-painted construction and maintain the same casual momentum as the letters.