Print Guruf 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, book covers, playful, lively, casual, handmade, expressive, handmade feel, motion, expressiveness, casual display, brushy, slanted, compact, dynamic, spiky.
A slanted, brush-influenced print style with compact proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show subtle pressure changes and tapered terminals, with occasional pointed spur-like endings that give the outlines a slightly jagged, energetic texture. Curves are open and fast, counters are relatively small, and letter widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a hand-drawn feel. Uppercase forms are simplified and slightly angular, while lowercase remains quick and compact with short ascenders and descenders that still create strong diagonal momentum across a line.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and short branding lines where an informal, hand-rendered voice is desired. It can also work for book covers, event graphics, or playful editorial accents, especially when paired with a quieter text face for longer reading.
The font reads as spirited and informal, combining a breezy handwritten tone with a touch of swash-like drama. Its brisk slant and sharp terminals add energy and attitude, making text feel animated and personal rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering in an unconnected print form, prioritizing personality and motion over strict uniformity. Its compact shapes, tapered strokes, and expressive terminals aim to deliver an energetic, handmade look for attention-grabbing typography.
In the sample text, the strong diagonal stress creates a forward-running texture that’s most effective at display sizes. The narrow, compact build can make dense passages feel busy, but it adds character in shorter phrases, where the tapered strokes and lively joins are easier to appreciate.