Print Holey 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sole Sans' by CAST, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Grillmaster' by FontMesa, 'Alergia Grotesk' by Machalski, and 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, playful, handmade, bold, rustic, friendly, handmade feel, display impact, casual tone, diy texture, playful branding, chunky, textured, wobbly, blobby, inky.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with heavy, rounded strokes and visibly uneven contours. The glyphs show organic wobble and slight shape variability, with softened corners and occasional ink-like bulges that create a textured silhouette. Counters are relatively small and irregular, and the overall rhythm feels loose and lively rather than mechanically consistent. Uppercase and lowercase share the same rugged, cut-from-paper feel, and the numerals follow the same thick, slightly lopsided construction.
Well-suited to bold display applications such as posters, headlines, event graphics, playful branding, packaging, and informal signage where a handmade texture is desirable. It can also work for short blurbs or pull quotes when you want strong impact and a friendly, DIY voice.
The font conveys an informal, spirited tone—like marker lettering or painted signage done quickly and confidently. Its rough edges and bouncy shapes read as approachable and fun, with a mildly rugged, crafty character that feels casual rather than polished.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-rendered, inky lettering with deliberate irregularities—prioritizing warmth, immediacy, and visual punch over strict geometric consistency. It aims to feel human and tactile, providing an expressive display voice for casual, energetic communication.
At larger sizes the irregular outlines become a key feature, adding personality and a tactile look. In longer text, the dense black shapes and tight counters can make it feel weighty, so it tends to read best with comfortable spacing and short-to-medium line lengths.