Print Pikuf 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, children’s books, posters, craft branding, social graphics, playful, casual, friendly, whimsical, handmade, handmade warmth, playful display, casual lettering, brush-pen mimicry, brushlike, rounded, monoline feel, bouncy, expressive.
A lively handwritten print face with rounded, brushlike strokes and a bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes show pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and fine entry/exit hairlines, creating a calligraphic feel while keeping letters largely unconnected. Forms are open and slightly irregular with soft terminals, compact lowercase proportions, and occasional left-leaning, cursive-tinged shapes that add motion. Overall spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, drawn-on-paper character.
Well-suited to short to medium-length copy where personality is more important than strict uniformity—greeting cards, invitations, classroom materials, children’s titles, packaging accents, posters, and social media graphics. It works especially well at display and headline sizes where the thick–thin brush contrast can be appreciated.
The font feels cheerful and approachable, with an informal, conversational tone. Its exaggerated thick–thin pattern and springy shapes lend a whimsical, storybook energy that reads as personal and handcrafted rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush-pen lettering in a clean print style, combining legibility with a distinctly handmade rhythm. Its variable stroke weight and informal proportions aim to add warmth and spontaneity to headlines and playful text settings.
Capitals are tall and attention-grabbing, with simplified, rounded silhouettes that keep the texture light despite the heavy downstrokes. Numerals match the handwritten rhythm, mixing bold strokes with delicate curves for a cohesive, playful color in text.