Print Aplov 3 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, hand-drawn, handwritten warmth, casual readability, human texture, informal display, monoline, rounded, loose, bouncy, quirky.
A monoline hand-drawn print face with softly rounded terminals, slightly irregular curves, and a relaxed baseline rhythm. Strokes keep an even thickness with gentle wobble and occasional tapered ends, giving a marker/pen sketch feel rather than mechanical precision. Proportions are compact with modest ascenders/descenders, open counters, and simplified constructions; the overall texture is airy and uncluttered. Spacing reads natural and a bit uneven in a human way, with narrow letterforms that still maintain clear silhouettes in text.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a human touch is desired: packaging callouts, café menus, classroom materials, posters, social graphics, and greeting cards. It is especially effective for headings, captions, and display lines that benefit from an informal, handmade texture.
The font communicates an easygoing, personable tone—like quick notes, labels, or hand-lettered captions. Its small inconsistencies and rounded shapes feel friendly and informal, adding warmth without becoming messy. The overall impression is playful and everyday rather than formal or editorial.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, unconnected handwriting in a clean, readable print style. Its consistent stroke weight and rounded finishing suggest a focus on friendly legibility and an approachable, handcrafted voice for everyday communication.
In running text, the face maintains good clarity thanks to open shapes and restrained stroke variation, while the hand-drawn wobble remains visible as a defining character. Numerals follow the same casual construction and integrate smoothly with the letterforms, supporting simple, human-centered layouts.