Print Viluj 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, labels, quirky, whimsical, retro, handmade, bookish, hand lettering, compact display, friendly tone, retro charm, informal clarity, condensed, tall, rounded, lively, slightly irregular.
A tall, condensed, handwritten-style print with clean, unconnected strokes and subtly irregular contours. Letterforms are built from mostly monoline-to-lightly modulated strokes with rounded terminals, giving a soft, drawn feel rather than mechanical precision. Curves are narrow and vertical, counters are tight, and several glyphs show gentle asymmetry and small idiosyncrasies (notably in bowls and hooks), which adds rhythm and a human touch. The overall texture stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing a compact, vertical color on the page.
It works well for display settings where a tall, compact voice is useful—posters, packaging, labels, and headline treatments. It can also suit short editorial callouts or book-cover typography when you want an informal, hand-rendered feel, especially with a bit of added spacing for clarity.
The font reads as playful and slightly old-fashioned, with a storybook or boutique craft sensibility. Its narrow, upright stance feels tidy and organized, while the hand-drawn irregularities keep it friendly and informal rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic neat hand lettering in a condensed footprint, balancing legibility with handcrafted character. Its consistent stroke behavior and restrained ornament suggest an aim toward practical display use while preserving the charm of drawn, personal letterforms.
Because of the condensed proportions and tight counters, the design benefits from comfortable tracking and clear size choices in longer passages. Uppercase has a simple, sign-like clarity, while lowercase introduces more personality through varied curves and hooks, giving mixed-case text a lively cadence.