Print Iknip 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, album art, expressive, edgy, playful, urban, energetic, handmade feel, high impact, expressive texture, fast lettering, brushy, gestural, angular, dry-brush, casual.
A lively hand-drawn brush style with compact proportions, slanted posture, and visibly variable stroke texture. Letterforms alternate between sharp, tapered terminals and rounded, looping joins, giving the line a quick, gestural rhythm. Strokes show a dry-brush feel in places, with slight wobble and irregular edges that emphasize a natural marker/brush tool. Counters are often small and partly closed, and many characters rely on simplified, high-impact shapes rather than textbook constructions.
Best suited to display settings where texture and gesture are an asset—posters, event promos, album/cover art, casual branding, and punchy packaging callouts. It works well for short headlines and emphatic phrases, especially at larger sizes where the brush detail and irregularities can be appreciated.
The overall tone is energetic and informal, with a slightly aggressive, streetwise edge. It reads like fast hand-lettering—confident, spontaneous, and a bit messy in a deliberate way—bringing attitude and motion to short phrases.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of brush lettering in a compact, high-impact style, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict regularity. Its forms aim to feel hand-made and attention-grabbing, with expressive terminals and a roughened stroke that conveys speed and attitude.
Uppercase has a more dramatic, display-like presence while lowercase appears more compact and minimal, creating a noticeable case contrast in personality. The numerals are similarly hand-rendered, with bold, sweeping curves and occasional sharp corners that keep the set visually consistent.