Print Halef 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, branding, playful, whimsical, spooky, quirky, storybook, handmade feel, display impact, thematic flair, expressive lettering, brushy, tapered, organic, irregular, pointed.
A lively hand-drawn print face with brush-like strokes and frequent tapered terminals that pinch to points. Letterforms are narrow and slightly condensed overall, with variable stroke widths created by pressure-like thick–thin transitions rather than strict pen logic. Curves are rounded but often end in sharp hooks or notches, giving counters a slightly teardrop quality and adding a jagged rhythm to otherwise simple shapes. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, drawn-once character while staying legible at display sizes.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, titles, book covers, game or event graphics, and expressive packaging. It can also work for playful branding elements and pull quotes where personality is prioritized over typographic regularity.
The tone reads mischievous and animated, with a hint of Halloween or fantasy energy from its spiky terminals and quirky silhouettes. It feels casual and expressive—more like a hand-painted sign or storybook heading than a neutral text face.
The design appears intended to deliver an unmistakably hand-made, brush-drawn feel with strong personality and quick readability in display settings. Its irregular widths and sharp tapers suggest an emphasis on gesture and character rather than strict consistency, aiming to add charm and energy to headings and themed graphics.
Distinctive pointed ends appear throughout (notably on diagonals and verticals), and several caps use simplified, emblem-like constructions that emphasize silhouette over typographic orthodoxy. Numerals follow the same brushy, organic logic and keep the set cohesive for informal display use.