Print Kydid 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Bouncer' by Fenotype, 'Miso' by Mårten Nettelbladt, 'Din Condensed' by ParaType, and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, signage, playful, friendly, retro, quirky, casual, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, retro charm, bold impact, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft, hand-drawn.
A chunky, rounded display face with softly swollen strokes and smoothly curved terminals. The letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a hand-drawn steadiness that keeps shapes consistent while preserving a casual, imperfect rhythm. Counters are small to moderate and often oval, and many joins feel gently pinched or tapered, creating a lively, slightly bouncy texture across words. The lowercase shows simple, print-like constructions with single-storey forms and minimal detailing, keeping the overall silhouette bold and highly legible at larger sizes.
Best suited to display applications where warmth and personality are desired: posters, titles, stickers, packaging, event signage, and playful branding. It also fits children’s materials and casual editorial pull-quotes, where its bold silhouettes can carry a message quickly.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, suggesting a friendly, informal voice. Its rounded heft and subtle wobble read as playful and a bit retro, lending a cozy, human feel rather than a polished corporate one.
The design appears intended to capture a hand-printed, marker-like friendliness while remaining visually consistent and easy to read. It prioritizes bold presence and charm over typographic neutrality, aiming for a distinctive, approachable display voice.
The numerals and caps carry the same soft, bulbous geometry as the lowercase, producing a cohesive set for headlines and short bursts of text. The heavy ink-like presence and tight interior spaces make it most comfortable when given generous tracking and used above small text sizes.