Print Hakev 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, storybook, handmade, casual, handmade warmth, casual legibility, playful tone, storybook charm, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, brushy, quirky.
A lively, hand-drawn print style with rounded forms and subtly uneven stroke rhythms. Stems and bowls show gentle waviness and slight tapering, suggesting a brush-pen or marker influence rather than rigid geometry. Proportions are open and readable, with generous counters, softly curved joins, and a mildly variable character width that creates an organic texture in words. Capitals feel sturdy and simplified, while lowercase forms lean more whimsical with expressive curves, loopier shapes, and a dotted i/j that reads clearly in text.
Works well for children’s publishing, playful packaging, café or boutique signage, and upbeat posters where a handmade feel is desired. It can also serve for short to medium passages in friendly editorial or educational materials, especially when a casual, approachable texture is more important than strict typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, storybook character that feels human and informal. Its small irregularities and buoyant curves give it a relaxed, conversational voice suited to cheerful, non-corporate messaging.
Designed to capture the charm of informal hand lettering in a legible, print-like alphabet. The intention appears to balance readability with personality by using rounded construction, subtle stroke variation, and slightly irregular widths to create an authentic, human rhythm on the page.
Round punctuation and soft terminals help maintain a smooth color across lines, and the numerals follow the same friendly, hand-rendered logic with compact, slightly tilted curves. The font’s consistent informality keeps it cohesive across mixed-case settings and longer paragraphs, where the gentle bounce adds personality without becoming overly decorative.