Print Islis 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Plasto' by Eko Bimantara, 'PTL Attention' by Primetype, and 'Hartwell' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, chunky, quirky, cartoon, attention-grab, handmade feel, fun branding, youthful tone, casual display, rounded, blobby, soft, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft corners and a distinctly hand-drawn, slightly irregular silhouette. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline, with subtle wobble and uneven terminals that keep the texture lively. Counters are compact and sometimes asymmetric, and joins are bulbous, producing a puffy, sticker-like color on the page. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with broad bowls and simplified shapes that favor impact over precision, while maintaining clear letter identities in both upper- and lowercase.
Well-suited for posters, headlines, packaging, and branding that benefits from a friendly, humorous presence. It works especially well in children’s materials, casual event promotions, and product labels where bold, rounded letterforms help attract attention and maintain an upbeat tone.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a humorous, kid-friendly energy. Its chunky forms and casual irregularities feel handmade and warm, leaning toward cartoon signage and playful branding rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality and immediate visibility through thick, rounded forms and a deliberately imperfect hand-rendered finish. Its varied proportions and softened shapes prioritize charm and approachability, aiming for an expressive display voice rather than strict geometric consistency.
The font creates a dense, dark typographic color and reads best when given breathing room; the irregular edges and tight counters become more apparent at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same soft, inflated logic as the letters, reinforcing a consistent, informal voice across headings and short lines of copy.