Print Lobes 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, children’s books, invitations, packaging, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, approachable, handmade feel, human warmth, playful display, casual readability, compact headlines, monoline, rounded, quirky, bouncy, airy.
This font has a monoline, hand-drawn construction with rounded terminals and softly irregular curves. Letters are tall and slender with a bouncy baseline rhythm and gently uneven stroke flow that suggests quick marker or pen writing. Counters are open and simple, and spacing feels loose and breathable, reinforcing an informal, sketch-like consistency across the set. Numerals follow the same narrow, rounded pattern, keeping the overall texture light and legible.
It works best for display settings where a personable, handmade voice is desired—posters, playful branding, packaging, invitations, and children-oriented materials. It can also suit short UI labels or social graphics when a friendly, informal texture is more important than typographic neutrality.
The tone is warm and upbeat, with a childlike, doodled charm that feels conversational rather than polished. Its narrow, springy forms read as friendly and unpretentious, lending a quirky, good-humored personality to headlines and short phrases.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with a slim footprint and an easygoing rhythm. It aims to provide a charming, approachable alternative to standard sans fonts while retaining straightforward letterforms for quick recognition.
Capitals are clean and simple with minimal ornamentation, while the lowercase introduces more handwritten character through subtle asymmetries and lively joins in curved strokes. The overall impression is cohesive and intentional in its irregularity, prioritizing personality over strict geometric precision.