Print Etze 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, social ads, brushy, playful, bold, energetic, casual, handmade feel, high impact, expressiveness, casual tone, dry brush, textured, rough edges, slanted, chunky.
A heavy, brush-made style with a consistent rightward slant and thick, high-contrast strokes that read like a loaded marker or dry-brush paint. Letterforms are rounded and compact, with irregular contours, frayed terminals, and occasional stroke breaks that create a gritty texture. Counters are small and sometimes uneven, and joins feel hand-driven rather than mechanically precise, giving the set a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited for posters, event promotion, bold headlines, and short punchy phrases where a hand-painted feel is desirable. It also fits packaging, stickers, apparel graphics, and social media creatives that benefit from a loud, tactile look.
The overall tone is informal and expressive, with a punchy, energetic presence that feels friendly and attention-grabbing. Its rough, painted texture adds a handmade authenticity that can read as sporty, youthful, or street-influenced depending on color and layout.
The design appears aimed at capturing the immediacy of hand-lettered brush strokes—prioritizing impact, texture, and personality over uniform precision. It’s built to deliver a bold, expressive voice with a distinctly handmade finish.
The texture and heavy weight make it strongest at display sizes, where the ragged edges and brush drag remain legible and intentional. In longer lines or small sizes, the dense forms and tight counters may reduce clarity, especially in complex words or tight tracking.