Print Hydem 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Macarena DT' by DTP Types, 'Mercedes Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'DINosaur' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids media, stickers, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, hand-drawn, handmade feel, approachability, playfulness, bold impact, rounded, blobby, soft, chunky, irregular.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with thick, blobby strokes and softly pinched joins that mimic marker or brush pressure. Shapes are simplified and slightly irregular, with uneven curves, subtly wavy terminals, and a lightly bouncing baseline/fit that gives the alphabet an organic rhythm. Counters are generously open but not perfectly centered, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade feel. The lowercase is compact with a tall x-height and short extenders, keeping text dense and highly legible at display sizes.
Best suited for short, prominent text where personality is the priority—posters, labels, packaging, social graphics, and headline treatments. It can also work well for children’s content, craft-themed projects, and casual signage where a friendly, hand-made look helps set the mood.
The font reads as warm and humorous, with a childlike, crafty energy that feels approachable rather than formal. Its imperfect outlines and buoyant proportions create a relaxed, conversational tone suited to playful messaging and lighthearted branding.
The design appears intended to capture an informal, marker-drawn print style with bold presence and easy readability. By embracing irregular outlines and variable widths, it prioritizes character and spontaneity over typographic precision.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and irregular, which adds charm but can create a lively texture in longer passages. The numerals match the same rounded, heavy silhouette and maintain clear differentiation through exaggerated, simple forms.