Print Kabez 3 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, bubbly, approachability, handmade feel, cheerfulness, informal display, rounded, chunky, soft, hand-drawn, high-contrast openings.
A rounded, hand-drawn print face with thick, monoline-like strokes and softly blunted terminals. Forms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a lively baseline and uneven curves that enhance the handmade rhythm. Counters tend to be open and generous (notably in C, S, and e), while verticals and diagonals lean into smooth, brushy strokes rather than rigid geometry. Uppercase is broad and buoyant; lowercase is compact with single-storey a and g, short ascenders, and a straightforward, legible structure. Numerals are similarly rounded and informal, matching the soft, chunky texture of the letters.
Well-suited for short to medium text where a friendly, informal voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, posters, classroom resources, and casual brand touchpoints. It’s particularly effective for headlines, titles, labels, and display copy where its bold, rounded presence can carry the message without needing additional decoration.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a casual, kid-friendly energy. Its soft corners and bouncy rhythm feel conversational and warm, leaning more toward fun and friendliness than precision or formality.
This design appears intended to emulate a confident hand-lettered marker style: bold enough to stand out, soft enough to feel inviting, and irregular enough to read as genuinely hand-drawn. The consistent stroke weight and simplified letterforms prioritize clarity and charm over typographic strictness.
Spacing reads fairly open for a heavy style, helping maintain clarity in text despite the thick strokes. Distinctive, simplified shapes (like the angled-shoulder r and the narrow, looped 8) reinforce the informal, sketch-like character and make the font feel personal and lively.