Print Akden 3 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, greeting cards, social graphics, casual, friendly, playful, quirky, human, handwritten warmth, informal clarity, everyday notes, approachable voice, monoline, hand-drawn, upright slant, rounded, loose.
A loose, hand-drawn print with a consistent forward slant and monoline strokes that stay even through curves and joins. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular in width, with rounded terminals and occasional wobble that keeps the rhythm lively rather than mechanical. Counters are fairly open, ascenders rise clearly above the lowercase, and the overall color stays light and airy. Numerals follow the same informal construction, with simple, readable shapes and a handwritten cadence.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where an informal, human feel is desirable—posters, packaging callouts, book or zine covers, greeting cards, and social or editorial graphics. It also works well for quotes, captions, and headings that benefit from a handwritten tone without connecting script strokes.
The tone feels personable and approachable, like quick marker or pen lettering used in everyday notes. Small inconsistencies in stroke and spacing add charm and spontaneity, giving the face a relaxed, conversational voice with a mild quirky edge.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, neat hand printing with a slight slant—prioritizing warmth and character over strict geometric consistency. Its controlled monoline construction keeps it readable, while subtle irregularities preserve the authenticity of drawn lettering.
Uppercase forms remain simple and legible, while the lowercase shows more personality in letters like a, g, and y, where curved strokes and slight hook-like terminals appear. Spacing is moderately loose and uneven in a natural way, which reinforces the handmade texture in longer text.