Print Mikem 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, kidlike, handmade feel, approachability, informal clarity, playful tone, rounded, soft, bouncy, whimsical, informal.
A casual hand-drawn print face with rounded terminals, soft corners, and gently uneven stroke behavior. The letterforms are mostly monoline with subtle wobble and slight swelling at curves, giving a natural marker/pen feel rather than geometric precision. Proportions are compact with a modest x-height and variable character widths; counters stay open and shapes remain legible even with the intentionally irregular rhythm. Numerals and punctuation follow the same relaxed, simplified construction.
Works well for short to medium text where an informal, human touch is desired—children’s titles, playful packaging, event posters, greeting cards, labels, and social graphics. It’s especially effective for headlines, callouts, and educational or craft-themed materials where a friendly handwritten look supports the message.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and lightly whimsical, like neat hand lettering for everyday notes or classroom materials. Its bouncy rhythm and softened shapes communicate friendliness and informality without becoming messy or aggressive.
The design appears intended to simulate tidy, hand-printed lettering with a soft marker-like stroke, prioritizing approachability and clarity over strict uniformity. It aims to feel personal and lively while staying readable across mixed-case text and numerals.
Capitals read cleanly and simple, while lowercase shows more personality through uneven joins and occasional asymmetry (notably in diagonals and bowls). The texture becomes more animated in longer text due to the natural variation in stroke endings and spacing, so it benefits from comfortable tracking and moderate sizes.