Print Yakev 4 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, book covers, casual, sketchy, playful, handmade, lively, handmade feel, casual display, personal tone, expressive texture, brushy, textured, organic, bouncy, slanted.
A slanted, hand-drawn print style with textured strokes that look like quick marker or dry-brush passes. Letterforms are loosely constructed with uneven edges, occasional wobble, and subtle stroke buildup, producing a deliberately imperfect rhythm. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with rounded bowls, open apertures, and simplified joins that keep the shapes readable while preserving a spontaneous, sketched feel. Numerals and capitals follow the same informal logic, with slightly inconsistent widths and a naturally shifting baseline.
Well-suited to short to medium-length display settings where a handmade, casual tone is desirable—such as posters, cover lines, packaging callouts, and social media graphics. It can also work for invitations or informal branding when used at comfortable sizes that let the stroke texture show without compromising clarity.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with an energetic, doodled quality that feels approachable rather than polished. Its roughened texture and brisk slant suggest motion and ease, giving text a friendly, conversational voice with a hint of youthful play.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, real-world hand lettering in an unconnected print style, prioritizing personality and gesture over geometric consistency. Its slant, textured strokes, and variable letter widths aim to deliver an authentic, human feel for expressive display typography.
Texture is a defining feature: counters and curves often show inner streaking and slight fill variation, which becomes more apparent at larger sizes. Spacing appears intentionally relaxed and a bit irregular, reinforcing the handwritten character; it reads best when the natural unevenness is treated as part of the style.