Print Merus 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids, crafts, packaging, posters, social media, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, approachable, handmade feel, friendly tone, casual branding, everyday readability, rounded, monoline, soft, quirky, organic.
A compact, hand-drawn sans with rounded terminals and a mostly monoline stroke that shows subtle wobble and uneven pressure, giving it a sketched, marker-like texture. Forms are simplified and open, with gently irregular curves, slightly varied stem thickness, and loose alignment that keeps the rhythm lively. Capitals are tall and narrow with softened corners, while lowercase letters use simple, single-storey shapes (notably a and g) and short, tidy ascenders and descenders that maintain an even color in text. Numerals follow the same informal construction with rounded bowls and straightforward geometry for clear, consistent texture.
This font works well for children’s materials, craft and DIY branding, informal packaging, posters, and social media graphics where a personable, hand-lettered feel is desirable. It’s also suited to short headlines, labels, and friendly UI microcopy when a casual tone is needed.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and lightly quirky, suggesting a human touch rather than precision. It feels upbeat and conversational, with a friendly personality suited to casual messaging and playful branding.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with a consistent baseline and clear forms, while preserving small imperfections that signal authenticity. Its compact proportions and simple letter structures aim to balance charm with everyday readability.
In continuous text the narrow, tall proportions create a brisk vertical cadence, while the intentional irregularities add charm without becoming overly chaotic. Rounded corners and open counters help keep the face readable at moderate sizes, and the simple constructions maintain a cohesive, hand-made voice across letters and figures.