Print Effy 3 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: notes, packaging, labels, posters, classroom, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten warmth, informal clarity, everyday legibility, human texture, monoline, unconnected, rounded, irregular, sketchy.
A casual, hand-drawn print with monoline strokes and gently irregular contours. Letterforms are unconnected and mostly upright, with rounded bowls, simplified geometry, and soft, slightly shaky terminals that suggest pen-on-paper texture. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, creating an uneven rhythm and a natural, human cadence; counters are open and shapes are kept relatively simple for quick recognition. Overall spacing feels loose and organic rather than mechanically even, reinforcing the informal construction.
Well suited for short-to-medium text where a handmade, informal voice is desired—notes, journaling-style graphics, labels, packaging callouts, classroom materials, and friendly posters. It can also work for headers and pull quotes that benefit from an approachable, human touch.
The font reads as friendly and personal, like quick handwritten notes or casual labeling. Its mild wobble and relaxed shapes add warmth and approachability, keeping the tone light and conversational rather than formal or authoritative.
The design appears intended to capture a natural handwritten print without connecting strokes, prioritizing warmth and spontaneity over strict uniformity. Its consistent monoline construction and simple forms aim for everyday legibility while preserving the character of quick, hand-drawn lettering.
Capitals are straightforward and lightly stylized, while lowercase forms remain simple and legible with only modest quirks. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with slightly variable widths and small inconsistencies that keep the set cohesive. The overall look stays clean despite the hand-rendered edges, avoiding heavy ornament and relying on natural stroke character for personality.