Print Hobag 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'PhotoWall' by DearType, and 'Franklin Stone' by Ironbird Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, kids, packaging, stickers, playful, quirky, friendly, casual, cartoony, handmade feel, friendly impact, playful branding, informal display, chunky, rounded, bouncy, soft, wonky.
A chunky, highly rounded display face with hand-drawn irregularity and a compact, inked silhouette. Strokes are heavy and mostly monoline, with softened corners, occasional asymmetric joins, and slightly wobbly verticals that create a lively, uneven rhythm. Counters are generally small and sometimes pinched, while terminals tend to be blunt or subtly flared, reinforcing a cutout/marker-like feel. Uppercase forms read sturdy and blocky; lowercase forms are simpler and bulbous, with a single-storey a and g and a dotted i/j, keeping the texture informal and approachable.
This font is well suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, headlines, social graphics, and playful branding. It also fits children’s products, party invitations, labels, and packaging where an informal, hand-made voice is desired. For longer passages, it works best in larger point sizes with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is cheerful and mischievous, like handmade lettering for kids’ materials or playful packaging. Its bouncy proportions and intentionally imperfect shapes feel warm and personable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic bold, hand-drawn print lettering with a friendly, cartoon-like presence. Its softened geometry and deliberate irregularities prioritize personality and impact over strict uniformity, aiming for a casual, approachable display texture.
The heavy weight and tight interior spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes where counters stay open. The uneven stroke edges and varying widths across glyphs contribute to a lively texture in paragraphs, especially noticeable in long sample lines.