Print Deref 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, greeting cards, craft branding, posters, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, storybook, handmade charm, approachability, casual readability, whimsy, monoline, rounded, soft terminals, quirky, loose rhythm.
A monoline, hand-drawn print style with gently rounded forms and soft, tapered terminals that mimic a felt-tip or brush-pen touch. Strokes show subtle wobble and irregularity, creating a lively texture, while overall construction stays legible and upright. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with a modest x-height and open counters that keep the lowercase readable. Numerals and capitals share the same relaxed, slightly uneven rhythm, giving the set a cohesive handmade character.
Well-suited for short to medium text where a friendly, handmade voice is desirable—such as children’s materials, invitations, greeting cards, labels, and casual packaging. It can also work for headlines and pull quotes in lifestyle contexts where warmth and approachability are more important than strict typographic regularity.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—warm, slightly whimsical, and conversational. Its uneven rhythm and rounded shaping feel approachable and human, leaning toward a lighthearted, storybook sensibility rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to replicate neat, unconnected hand printing with a natural pen-drawn feel—prioritizing charm, approachability, and readability while preserving small imperfections that signal authenticity.
Spacing and sidebearings appear loosely calibrated to preserve a natural handwritten flow, and letter shapes favor simple, uncluttered structures over strict geometric consistency. The overall color on the line stays light and airy, with a gentle, organic texture when set in text.