Print Utmek 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, social media, playful, casual, handmade, quirky, energetic, handmade charm, casual voice, expressive display, quick lettering, brushy, rounded, spiky, dry-brush, irregular.
A lively, hand-drawn print style with brush-like strokes and uneven edges that mimic quick marker or dry-brush lettering. Forms are generally compact with short ascenders and a notably small x-height, giving mixed-case text a top-heavy rhythm. Stroke endings often taper or flick, with occasional sharp hooks and wedge-like terminals, while bowls and curves stay slightly lopsided for a natural, drawn feel. Letter widths and spacing vary from glyph to glyph, creating an intentionally irregular texture that remains broadly consistent in overall stroke weight.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, and cover titling where a handmade voice is desired. It can also suit social media graphics and casual branding applications, especially when paired with a calmer text face for longer reading.
The tone is informal and expressive, with a playful, slightly mischievous character. Its brisk strokes and imperfect contours evoke quick handwritten notes, indie craft labels, or comic-like emphasis without becoming fully chaotic.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered signage and quick brush writing while keeping letterforms clear enough for punchy display lines. The controlled inconsistency and tapered stroke behavior aim to deliver personality and motion rather than typographic neutrality.
Capitals are tall and attention-grabbing, with several letters showing distinctive angled entries and exits that add motion. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic—rounded, slightly uneven shapes with noticeable individuality—helping the set feel cohesive in display settings.