Print Utley 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, book covers, branding, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, human warmth, informal voice, handmade charm, quick readability, rounded, bouncy, quirky, organic, brushed.
A lively handwritten print with slightly right-leaning forms, rounded terminals, and subtly uneven stroke modulation that suggests a felt-tip or brush-pen tool. Strokes are generally smooth and continuous with occasional tapering at entry/exit points, giving letters a soft, organic finish. Proportions are compact and somewhat tall, with a relatively small x-height and long, expressive ascenders and descenders; counters stay open and simple for quick recognition. Spacing and widths vary naturally from glyph to glyph, creating an informal rhythm while maintaining consistent baseline behavior and overall legibility.
This font works well where an informal, personable voice is needed—such as packaging, café or boutique branding, posters, book covers, invitations, and social media graphics. It performs best at display and short-text sizes where its hand-drawn rhythm and distinctive letterforms can be appreciated without demanding dense reading.
The tone is warm, conversational, and lightly whimsical, with a spontaneous handwritten energy that feels personal rather than polished. Its gentle slant and rounded shapes keep the voice upbeat and friendly, suitable for messaging that aims to feel human and informal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident marker handwriting in a clean, readable print style—balancing charm and legibility while preserving natural variation. It prioritizes warmth and character over strict geometric consistency, making it ideal for friendly headlines and casual brand language.
Uppercase characters read like simplified hand-drawn caps, while the lowercase shows more personality through looped forms and soft joins within individual letters (without connecting between letters). Numerals follow the same casual construction, with rounded curves and slightly irregular widths that reinforce the handmade texture.