Print Gaban 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, stickers, playful, chunky, hand-drawn, friendly, casual, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, playfulness, rounded, blobby, irregular, cartoonish, soft-edged.
A heavy, hand-drawn print style with compact proportions and softly rounded terminals. Strokes are thick and fairly uniform, with subtle wobble and uneven edges that mimic marker or brush fill rather than crisp vector geometry. Counters tend to be small and rounded, and many letters show slightly pinched joins and gently lopsided curves, creating an intentionally imperfect rhythm. The lowercase is simple and single-storey, with a bouncy baseline feel and short, sturdy ascenders and descenders; figures are equally stout and informal.
Best used for short, high-impact text such as posters, titles, labels, playful packaging, and youth-oriented branding. It also works well for stickers, crafts, and social graphics where a friendly, handmade presence is desirable, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a cartoon-like warmth that reads as homemade and informal. Its chunky silhouettes and soft corners give it a kid-friendly, snackable personality suited to lighthearted messaging rather than seriousness or formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable handwritten look that feels drawn rather than typeset. Its compact, chunky construction emphasizes personality and immediacy, aiming for charm and informality over precision.
The texture and small inconsistencies between similar shapes contribute to an authentic hand-rendered feel. At smaller sizes the tight counters and dense weight can reduce interior clarity, while at display sizes the lively outlines and compact shapes become a strong stylistic feature.