Print Iplo 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Apercu Condensed' by Colophon Foundry, and 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, social media, playful, energetic, casual, retro, streetwise, handmade feel, bold impact, expressive display, friendly tone, brushy, chunky, rounded, inky, textured.
A heavy, right-leaning brush style with compact proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, with soft, rounded terminals and occasional rough edges that suggest quick marker or brush drag. Counters are relatively tight and forms are simplified for impact, giving letters a chunky silhouette with subtle wobble and slight irregularities in joins and curves. The lowercase is friendly and compact, while the uppercase remains sturdy and punchy, creating a cohesive, hand-made texture across lines of text.
This face works best for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headline banners, logos, packaging callouts, and social graphics where a hand-made voice is desired. It can also suit titling for casual entertainment or lifestyle contexts, especially when paired with a simpler text companion for longer reading.
The overall tone is bold and informal, with a spirited, hand-lettered character that feels spontaneous and approachable. Its brushy texture and slanted stance give it momentum, lending a youthful, slightly retro feel that reads as fun rather than formal.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-painted or marker lettering while keeping forms consistent enough for repeatable display use. It prioritizes bold presence, speed, and personality over formal precision, aiming for an expressive, human feel in compact, attention-grabbing typography.
The numerals match the same compact, brush-cut construction and maintain strong visual weight, making them suitable for prominent callouts. The font’s textured edges become more noticeable at larger sizes, where the inky details add personality.