Print Derib 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, posters, headlines, casual, friendly, playful, personal, airy, handmade feel, casual readability, human warmth, quirky charm, monoline feel, dry brush, rounded, bouncy, irregular rhythm.
A narrow, hand-drawn print face with tall proportions and a relaxed, slightly uneven baseline rhythm. Strokes read as pen or dry-brush marks with tapered terminals and occasional swelling, giving a subtle, organic contrast. Counters are generally open and rounded, while joins and curves show small irregularities typical of quick lettering. Uppercase forms are simple and legible, and lowercase keeps a modest x-height with long ascenders and descenders that add vertical liveliness.
Works well for short to medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desirable—invites, cards, labels, and boutique packaging. It also suits posters and display lines that benefit from a casual, crafted look, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting copy.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like neat handwritten notes or casual signage. Its slender build and airy spacing feel lighthearted and approachable, with a gently quirky, human cadence rather than strict geometric precision.
The design appears intended to capture a natural handwritten print style—legible and tidy, yet intentionally imperfect—providing an approachable, hand-made tone for contemporary, informal communication.
Numbers and punctuation maintain the same hand-drawn texture and taper, helping mixed-content settings feel cohesive. The narrow set and vertical emphasis create a concise footprint, but the lively stroke edges can become more prominent at very small sizes.