Print Obkef 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, crafts, playful, quirky, friendly, crafty, casual, handmade feel, playfulness, informality, personality, marker-like, monoline, bouncy, rounded, imperfect.
A compact, hand-drawn print with thick, marker-like strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are narrow overall, with slightly irregular stroke edges and subtle in-stroke shaping that suggests a single tool dragged across the page. Proportions feel lively and inconsistent by design: some caps are tall and condensed while others widen or lean into looser curves, creating a varied rhythm across words. The lowercase is small relative to the caps, with simple, unconnected construction and occasional exaggerated descenders (notably on j and y). Numerals match the informal structure, with sturdy, simplified forms that hold their weight in display sizes.
Best suited to short, punchy settings where personality matters—posters, playful headlines, product packaging, labels, and craft or classroom materials. It can also work for social graphics and casual branding, especially where a hand-made feel is desired; for longer text, generous sizing and spacing will help maintain clarity.
The tone is lighthearted and homemade, with a spontaneous, doodled confidence. Its uneven cadence and chunky strokes read as approachable and humorous rather than polished or formal, making text feel conversational and hand-labeled.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of quick hand lettering in a bold marker style—compact, energetic, and intentionally imperfect—so typography feels personal and fun rather than mechanical.
Counters tend to be tight and sometimes partially pinched by the heavy strokes, which increases density in longer lines. Several letters show distinctive, idiosyncratic details (looping or doubled stroke accents in places), reinforcing the handcrafted character and giving headings a lively, animated texture.