Print Kykum 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo LC' by Ahmet Altun, 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Mancino' by JCFonts, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'FTY SKRADJHUWN' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, handmade, bubbly, approachability, handmade feel, playful impact, casual tone, display emphasis, rounded, soft terminals, chunky, cartoonish, irregular rhythm.
A chunky, rounded display face with a hand-drawn feel and gently uneven stroke behavior. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with soft, bulb-like terminals and minimal contrast that keeps shapes heavy and solid. Curves are generous and corners are blunted, creating a cushioned silhouette; counters tend to be small and sometimes asymmetrical, reinforcing an informal rhythm. Proportions vary subtly across glyphs, and punctuation/figures follow the same soft, filled-in construction for consistent color on the line.
Best suited to short, high-impact text where personality matters: children’s materials, playful branding, packaging, posters, and attention-grabbing headlines. It can work for brief UI labels or social graphics when a friendly, handmade voice is desired, but its heavy color suggests using it sparingly for longer reading.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a quirky, cartoon-like warmth. Its slightly imperfect geometry reads as human and casual rather than polished, giving text a friendly, conversational personality.
The design appears intended to emulate bold marker or brush lettering in a simplified, print-like structure—prioritizing charm, softness, and immediacy over strict typographic precision. It aims to deliver a fun, approachable voice that feels drawn rather than engineered.
The dense weight and tight internal spaces make the design visually loud, especially in longer passages, while larger sizes showcase the characterful curves and hand-made irregularities. Round letters (like O/Q) feel particularly plush, and straight strokes are slightly tapered or bowed, avoiding rigid, mechanical alignment.