Print Daruk 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, greeting cards, playful, handmade, whimsical, storybook, quirky, handmade feel, expressive display, casual charm, themed lettering, brushy, angular, calligraphic, rough, organic.
A lively hand-drawn print style with brush-like strokes and slightly irregular contours. Strokes show subtle tapering and occasional flared or pointed terminals, giving many forms a calligraphic edge without connecting letters. Curves are often slightly lopsided and bowls vary in size, creating an intentionally uneven rhythm; diagonals and ascenders frequently end in sharp, wedge-like tips. Overall proportions are compact with a tight, energetic feel, and spacing appears organically inconsistent in a way that reinforces the drawn-by-hand character.
Best suited to short to medium-length display text where personality is desired—headlines, posters, book covers, and packaging. It can also work well for invitations, greeting cards, craft branding, and themed signage where a handmade, whimsical voice is a benefit.
The tone feels playful and a bit mischievous, like lettering from a fantasy notebook or a children’s story heading. Its irregularities read as human and expressive rather than messy, lending a casual, crafty charm that can also hint at spooky or magical themes depending on context.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush or marker lettering while staying legible as an unconnected print. Its controlled irregularity suggests a focus on charm and character over strict consistency, aiming to provide an expressive, informal voice for display typography.
Capitals tend to be more decorative, with pronounced terminal flicks and occasional angular notches, while lowercase remains simple and readable but still varies in stroke finish. Numerals follow the same brushy logic, with distinctive, slightly stylized shapes that suit display use more than data-heavy settings.