Print Upkes 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, social media, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, handmade, handmade warmth, compact display, casual readability, playful tone, rounded, monoline, soft terminals, bouncy, irregular.
A compact, hand-drawn sans with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letters are narrow and tall, with gently uneven curves and slight wobble that keeps the texture organic without becoming messy. Counters are modest and open, and the overall rhythm is lively, with small variations in stroke placement and width that read like marker or brush-pen printing. Numerals follow the same simple, rounded construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where a friendly, informal voice is needed—such as posters, packaging callouts, invitations, classroom materials, kids-focused design, and social media graphics. It can also work for brief captions or UI labels when a playful, human touch is desired, especially at sizes large enough to preserve its hand-drawn texture.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a lighthearted, doodled energy. Its narrow, bouncy forms feel personable and informal, leaning more toward fun and friendliness than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, neat hand-printed lettering with a marker-like weight—prioritizing warmth, immediacy, and personality over geometric regularity. Its narrow build suggests an aim to fit energetic headlines into tighter spaces while keeping an inviting, approachable look.
The narrow proportions and lively irregularity create a strong vertical cadence, making the type feel energetic in lines of text. Rounded shapes and soft corners help maintain legibility while preserving a handmade character.