Print Gobok 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, titles, book covers, posters, packaging, storybook, rustic, quirky, hand-drawn, medieval, handmade texture, whimsical tone, old-world flavor, distinct display, angular, spiky, wiry, textured, choppy.
This font uses compact, hand-drawn letterforms with slightly uneven stroke edges and a dry, pen-and-ink texture. Strokes are mostly monoline, with subtle flaring and tapered terminals that create pointed, chiseled-looking endings rather than smooth curves. Curves are tightened and sometimes slightly kinked, while verticals stay largely straight, giving the alphabet a lively, irregular rhythm. Spacing and widths vary per glyph, reinforcing an organic, written feel while staying clear and consistent enough for setting short text.
It performs best in display settings such as titles, headers, book covers, posters, and packaging where a handmade, narrative tone is desired. It can also work for short passages like pull quotes or captions when you want texture and personality to be part of the visual voice.
The overall tone feels storybook and old-world, with a hint of mischievous quirk. Its spiky terminals and textured silhouettes suggest handmade signage or illustrated fantasy ephemera rather than polished editorial typography. The result is charming and characterful, with a slightly eerie or medieval flavor depending on context.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand lettering with controlled consistency—capturing the spontaneity of a drawn line while keeping recognizable, readable skeletons. Its narrow proportions and pointed terminals seem aimed at creating a distinctive, old-world texture that stands out in expressive display typography.
Uppercase forms lean ornamental without becoming fully calligraphic, and the lowercase maintains a simple print structure with occasional idiosyncratic shapes. Numerals follow the same wiry, hand-inked logic, with open counters and pointed ends that help them match the text color of the alphabet.