Print Kikun 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, children’s media, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handwritten feel, playfulness, legibility, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy, chunky, informal.
A compact, hand-drawn print with thick, even strokes and rounded corners throughout. Letterforms are generally narrow with a lively, slightly irregular rhythm, as if written with a steady marker. Terminals tend to be soft and blunted, and curves are generously rounded, giving counters a friendly, open feel. The lowercase shows simple, single-story shapes (notably a and g), short extenders, and a slightly uneven baseline that adds personality without sacrificing clarity; numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction.
Works best for short to medium-length text where an informal, friendly voice is desired—such as headlines, posters, product packaging, classroom materials, and social media graphics. It can also suit captions or callouts when you want a bold, approachable handwritten feel without using connected script.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly energy. Its bouncy proportions and softened shapes read as personable and homemade, suggesting informality and ease rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to mimic casual hand lettering with consistent marker-like weight, prioritizing approachability and quick readability. Its narrow build and rounded stroke endings suggest a goal of fitting more characters into a line while maintaining a soft, playful tone.
Capitals are straightforward and legible at a glance, while distinctive details (like the hooked descenders and rounded joins) keep the texture lively in longer lines. Spacing appears moderately tight, helping it form a cohesive, punchy text block in headlines and short passages.