Print Kokey 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' by Emtype Foundry and 'Lupo' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, retro, casual, approachability, personality, impact, informality, rounded, blobby, soft terminals, bouncy, condensed.
A condensed, heavy monoline design with rounded, swollen strokes and soft, bulb-like terminals. Forms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a hand-drawn steadiness rather than geometric precision. Counters tend to be small and pinched, and curves often lean toward teardrop and pill shapes, giving letters a lively, uneven rhythm. Spacing reads compact, and the overall texture is dense and dark while remaining legible at display sizes.
This font is best suited to short display text where its condensed, chunky texture can shine—posters, playful headlines, product packaging, labels, and greeting-style applications. It can also work well for kid-focused branding or craft-themed graphics where an informal, hand-drawn feel is desirable.
The letterforms project a warm, humorous tone—more cute and characterful than formal. Its narrow, chunky silhouette and soft corners evoke a lighthearted, slightly retro sensibility suited to expressive headlines and informal messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable, attention-grabbing display voice using narrow proportions and soft, hand-drawn rounding. Its simplified construction and quirky terminals prioritize personality and impact over typographic neutrality.
Distinctive details like the droplet-like arms on the uppercase K, the looped tail on Q, and the curling descender on y reinforce the hand-made personality. Numerals follow the same rounded, compact logic, with friendly, simplified shapes that keep the set visually consistent.