Print Kalez 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, social graphics, classroom materials, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, approachable, handmade warmth, casual readability, youthful tone, craft aesthetic, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, marker-like, chunky.
This is a rounded, heavy handwritten print with smooth, brush/marker-like strokes and softened terminals. Forms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a buoyant baseline and uneven rhythm that reinforces the hand-drawn feel. Counters are generally open and generous, and many letters lean on rounded bowls and curved joins rather than crisp corners. Overall proportions are compact and informal, with consistent stroke fullness and minimal internal modulation.
It works well for short to medium text where a friendly, hand-made tone is desired—such as children’s content, informal posters, product packaging, stickers, and social media graphics. The weight and open shapes also help it hold up in display sizes and on screens where a cozy, casual look is the goal.
The tone is cheerful and easygoing, with a kid-friendly, crafty personality that feels conversational rather than formal. Its soft shapes and lively spacing give it a warm, approachable voice suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker lettering: rounded, bold, and slightly imperfect to feel human and welcoming. It prioritizes charm and readability over precision, creating an energetic texture that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Capitals are simple and sturdy, while lowercase includes distinctive, loopier gestures (notably in letters like a, g, y) that add character without connecting strokes. The numerals match the same rounded, chunky construction, keeping texture consistent across mixed text.