Print Efta 3 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, social graphics, book covers, quirky, handmade, playful, casual, whimsical, handwritten texture, casual voice, human warmth, informal display, monoline, spindly, wobbly baseline, irregular rhythm, rounded terminals.
This font has a tall, spindly handwritten build with mostly monoline strokes and gentle, uneven curvature. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with slightly wobbly stems and subtle stroke wobble that reads as drawn rather than constructed. Terminals tend to be softly rounded or lightly hooked, and counters are small and irregular, giving the texture a lively, imperfect rhythm. Spacing is somewhat inconsistent in a natural way, producing a varied color across words while remaining legible at text sizes.
It works well for short headlines, packaging and labels, posters, and casual editorial display where a handmade voice is desirable. It can also support longer passages when a personal, informal texture is the goal, though generous size and spacing will help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is friendly and quirky, like quick marker notes or a handmade label. Its irregularities add personality and approachability, making the text feel informal and human rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture a simple printed handwriting look—tall, narrow, and lightly irregular—prioritizing personality and an organic rhythm over strict geometric consistency.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and condensed, while lowercase maintains a straightforward print feel with modest ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same narrow, hand-drawn logic, matching the alphabet in stroke character and slight wobble. The font’s texture becomes more pronounced in longer lines, where its uneven rhythm reads as intentional hand lettering.