Print Balez 3 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, children’s, packaging, social posts, posters, playful, whimsical, friendly, quirky, airy, handmade tone, casual display, friendly voice, decorative text, personality, tall, condensed, monoline, spindly, rounded.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with a monoline feel and softly rounded terminals. Strokes are consistently thin and slightly irregular, with gentle curvature in verticals and open, simplified bowls. Capitals are narrow and elongated, while lowercase maintains a compact x-height with long ascenders and descenders that add a bouncy rhythm. Overall spacing is on the open side, helping the slender forms stay legible despite their delicate construction.
Works well for short headlines, captions, and display text where a playful, handmade voice is desired—such as greeting cards, kid-focused materials, boutique packaging, and social media graphics. It can also add personality to posters and signage when set with generous tracking and comfortable line spacing.
The font conveys a lighthearted, whimsical personality—casual and approachable rather than formal. Its lanky proportions and subtle hand-drawn wobble suggest an easy, conversational tone suited to cheerful, human-centered messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with exaggerated height and a clean, minimal stroke, prioritizing charm and personality over typographic rigidity. Its consistent thin line and condensed proportions aim to create an airy texture that feels informal yet controlled.
Distinctive quirks include a narrow, arched uppercase “M,” a pointed “W,” and a looped, cursive-leaning lowercase “g,” which collectively reinforce the hand-rendered character. Numerals follow the same tall, slim construction, keeping the texture consistent in mixed text.