Print Lylar 3 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, youthful, human touch, informality, approachability, easy reading, cheerful tone, rounded, monoline, bouncy, loose, informal.
A monoline, hand-drawn print face with softly rounded terminals and gently uneven stroke behavior that mimics marker or felt-tip writing. The forms are simple and open, with modestly rounded corners and a slightly bouncy baseline feel created by small variations in curvature and join placement. Counters are generous (notably in O, e, a) and spacing reads airy, giving text a clean, uncluttered rhythm even at paragraph size. Capitals are straightforward and slightly irregular in a natural way, while lowercase maintains clear, single-storey constructions and a tidy, unclipped silhouette.
Well-suited for short to medium text where a friendly, informal tone is desirable, such as children’s publishing, invitations and greeting cards, playful packaging, café-style menus, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for labels and headings where legibility and a human touch are more important than strict typographic precision.
The overall tone is warm and informal, suggesting handwritten notes, classroom materials, or friendly signage. Its light, relaxed drawing and rounded shapes project an easygoing, personable voice rather than a polished corporate feel.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, readable handwritten print that feels natural and approachable while staying consistent enough for repeated text. It prioritizes simplicity, clarity, and a friendly rhythm over rigid geometry, making it a versatile “everyday” hand-drawn option.
Distinctive details include a single-storey “g,” a simple “t” with a short crossbar, and figures that look hand-formed rather than mechanically uniform, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand character. The ampersand matches the same casual, simplified construction, keeping mixed punctuation consistent with the letterforms.