Print Upkis 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greetings, social graphics, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, youthful, handwritten realism, approachability, informal clarity, playful tone, compact lettering, rounded, monoline, bouncy, whimsical, soft.
A narrow, monoline handwritten print with softly rounded terminals and subtly uneven stroke edges that suggest marker or brush-pen drawing. Letterforms are mostly upright with gentle wobble, modest overshoots, and a lively baseline rhythm. Counters are open and simple, with compact proportions and occasional idiosyncratic details (notably in curves and hooks) that keep the texture informal while remaining consistently structured across the set.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where an informal, personal tone is desired—such as children’s materials, invitations, greeting cards, packaging callouts, and headline or display copy in posters and social media graphics. It can also work for labels and captions when a friendly handwritten texture is preferred over a neutral sans.
The overall tone is approachable and lighthearted, with a doodled, spontaneous feel. Its narrow stance and buoyant shapes create an energetic, chatty voice that reads as friendly rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic neat hand-printed lettering: simple construction, minimal contrast, and gentle irregularities that preserve a human touch. Its narrow proportions and consistent monoline strokes aim for clear readability while keeping the character playful and relaxed.
Spacing appears relatively tight and the narrow build produces a dense vertical texture in words, while the rounded forms keep it from feeling harsh. Numerals and capitals share the same hand-drawn logic, maintaining a cohesive, casual texture in mixed-case settings.