Print Ighy 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, game titles, playful, quirky, handmade, storybook, medieval, handmade texture, expressive display, thematic flavor, lively motion, angular, brushy, jagged, wedge serif, bouncy.
A lively, hand-drawn display face with slanted, slightly back-leaning letterforms and a compact lowercase. Strokes feel brush-cut with tapered ends, sharp wedges, and occasional blade-like terminals that create a chiseled silhouette. Curves are irregular and somewhat pinched, while straight strokes wobble subtly, producing a buoyant, uneven rhythm. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with narrow interiors and tight apertures that emphasize a dark, punchy texture in text.
Best suited for short, prominent text where its irregular rhythm and dark color can be appreciated—such as posters, titling, display headlines, and expressive packaging. It also fits story-driven contexts like book covers, fantasy or adventure theming, and playful branding where a handcrafted, slightly medieval mood is desirable.
The overall tone is mischievous and theatrical, blending fairytale charm with a hint of gothic or medieval flavor. Its spiky terminals and jaunty slant read as expressive and characterful rather than formal, giving phrases an animated, handmade voice.
The design appears intended to simulate quick, confident hand lettering with a brush or cut-pen feel, prioritizing character and motion over uniformity. Its compact lowercase and spiky terminals aim to create a strong, decorative presence that remains readable at display sizes.
Uppercase forms are more emblematic and angular, while the lowercase stays compact and energetic, creating a strong headline presence. Numerals follow the same carved/brushy logic, with distinctive hooks and wedges that favor personality over neutrality.