Print Ilvy 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, signage, headlines, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, quirky, handmade feel, casual display, friendly tone, expressive branding, rounded, chunky, textured, irregular, bouncy.
This font uses thick, brush-like strokes with subtly uneven edges and mild stroke modulation that suggests a marker or painted tool. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with rounded terminals, soft corners, and a lively, irregular baseline rhythm. Counters are generally open but sometimes tight in heavier areas, and curves show small wobbles that reinforce the hand-drawn construction. Overall spacing is informal and variable, producing a dense, energetic texture in text while keeping individual glyph silhouettes distinct.
It works best for short-to-medium text where personality matters: posters, playful branding, product packaging, café or boutique signage, and informal editorial callouts. The heavy strokes and lively irregularity make it especially effective at display sizes, where the textured edges and hand-drawn rhythm can be appreciated.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a spontaneous, handmade charm that feels conversational rather than formal. Its slightly quirky proportions and bouncy rhythm give it a lighthearted personality suited to friendly messaging and expressive headings.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quickly hand-lettered, brushy print with a bold presence and friendly character. It prioritizes warmth and immediacy over mechanical consistency, aiming for an authentic, handcrafted feel in everyday display typography.
Capitals read as simplified, poster-like shapes with occasional asymmetric joins, while lowercase forms lean toward print handwriting rather than cursive. Numerals follow the same chunky, hand-rendered logic, keeping consistent weight and softness across the set.