Print Siban 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Cronos' by Adobe, 'Kardinal' by Ani Dimitrova, 'Makozin' by Hashtag Type, and 'Plusquam Sans' by Typolis (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, hand-lettered warmth, approachability, informal display, playful tone, brand personality, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, bouncy baseline, uneven rhythm.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with soft corners and slightly uneven stroke joins that mimic marker lettering. Forms lean on simple geometry—round bowls, blunt ends, and gently wobbling curves—creating an intentionally imperfect rhythm. Caps are broad and sturdy with open counters, while the lowercase is compact with a noticeably short x-height and simple, single-storey constructions. Numerals and punctuation follow the same bulbous, informal logic, with subtle width variation across glyphs that enhances the handmade feel.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, playful packaging, classroom materials, stickers, and brand accents where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It can also work for brief UI or social graphics when a casual, approachable tone is more important than strict typographic regularity.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a kid-friendly, homemade character that feels informal rather than polished. Its bouncy shapes and soft terminals add warmth and humor, making text feel conversational and lighthearted.
Designed to evoke hand-lettered marker print with a deliberately rounded, chunky silhouette, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict uniformity. The shapes suggest an aim for easy readability and an inviting, informal presence in display settings.
The texture comes from small inconsistencies in curve tension and stroke endings, which read as deliberate rather than sloppy. Round letters (O, Q, a, e, o) are especially prominent, and the sturdiness of the strokes keeps it legible even at larger display sizes.