Print Dadas 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, invitations, playful, whimsical, handmade, casual, lively, handmade charm, expressiveness, casual display, whimsy, brushlike, tapered, rounded, spiky, irregular.
A lively hand-drawn print face with brushlike strokes that swell and taper into sharp, pointed terminals. Letterforms are mostly rounded in their bowls and counters, but frequently finish with wedge-like flicks and small spikes that add texture and rhythm. Curves feel slightly asymmetric and the baseline alignment is gently irregular, reinforcing a drawn-by-hand cadence. Proportions vary by glyph, with compact rounds (o, e) contrasted by taller, narrow stems and angular diagonals (v, w, x), creating an energetic, uneven color in text.
Best suited to short-to-medium text in display contexts where personality matters more than strict regularity—posters, social graphics, product labels, event materials, and playful editorial headings. It can also work for children’s-oriented content or whimsical branding when set with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing.
The overall tone is playful and quirky, with a slightly mischievous, storybook feel. Its mix of soft rounded shapes and quick, sharp endings reads friendly but spirited, like quick marker lettering used for jokes, captions, or casual signage.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of quick hand lettering while staying legible as an unconnected print alphabet. The consistent use of tapered brush terminals and slightly irregular proportions suggests a deliberate aim for charm and motion rather than geometric precision.
Capitals show distinctive, simplified constructions with prominent tapered entries and exits, and several letters feature stylized crossbars or notches that act as visual signatures. Numerals follow the same brush-taper logic, with open, airy forms and occasional angled cuts that keep them informal and dynamic.