Print Elku 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, quotes, greeting cards, casual, expressive, retro, friendly, handcrafted, human warmth, handmade feel, casual emphasis, quick note, brushy, slanted, loose, textured, lively.
A lively, slanted handwritten print with brush-like stroke behavior and a slightly textured edge. Strokes show moderate contrast and frequent tapering at terminals, with occasional thickened turns that mimic pressure changes from a marker or soft brush. Letterforms are loosely constructed and variable in width, with open counters and gently irregular curves that keep the rhythm human and unmechanical. The x-height reads on the shorter side, while ascenders and capitals feel comparatively prominent, giving the line a buoyant, airy profile.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium headline settings where a friendly, handwritten voice is desirable—posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, invitations, and quote treatments. It can also work for brief paragraphs when you want an informal note-like texture, though its lively irregularity and shorter x-height favor comfortable reading at moderate sizes.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with an expressive, on-the-fly energy that suggests quick note-taking or casual signage. Its slant and brisk joins in the stroke direction add momentum, while the slight irregularities keep it approachable rather than formal or calligraphic. The result feels nostalgic and handmade without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture a quick, brush-pen style of everyday handwriting—legible and print-like, but intentionally imperfect for personality. Its consistent slant and pressure-like stroke modulation aim to convey motion and warmth while staying usable across mixed-case text and numerals.
Capitals are especially gestural and prominent, offering strong word-shape cues in titles, while numerals follow the same brushy, slightly irregular construction for a cohesive set. Curves and diagonals show small variations in angle and finish, reinforcing the natural, drawn quality at both display and text sizes.