Print Nykem 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, greeting cards, social graphics, casual, personal, lively, rustic, approachable, handmade feel, casual voice, quick emphasis, human texture, brushed, textured, slanted, angular, energetic.
A slanted, brushy handwriting style with compact, slightly condensed proportions and lively, irregular rhythm. Strokes look marker- or brush-like with soft tapering at terminals and a lightly textured edge, creating a natural, hand-rendered feel. Letterforms are mostly unconnected with occasional near-joins and overlapping strokes, and they lean forward with a consistent rightward slant. Curves are slightly angular and open, counters are modest, and spacing is uneven in a way that reinforces the handwritten character while remaining readable in short passages.
Well suited to display contexts where a personal, hand-made voice is desirable—posters, packaging callouts, menu headings, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can work for short text blocks when sizes are generous, but the textured strokes and compact forms are best showcased in titles, quotes, and emphasis lines rather than dense body copy.
The tone is informal and human, suggesting quick notes, signage, and everyday writing rather than polished calligraphy. Its forward slant and brisk stroke motion give it an energetic, conversational presence, with a slightly rugged, craft-like edge.
The design appears intended to capture quick, expressive handwritten print with a brush/marker cadence—prioritizing authenticity, movement, and personality over strict uniformity. It aims to feel spontaneous and approachable while keeping letterforms clear enough for everyday display use.
Capitals share a consistent gesture and height with noticeable variance in stroke endings, while lowercase forms maintain a compact profile that can tighten word shapes. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with simple constructions and slight wobble that matches the overall texture.