Print Ugluz 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, quirky, whimsical, handmade, retro, bookish, personality, expressive display, handmade flavor, vintage feel, condensed, spiky serifs, calligraphic, wiry, bouncy.
A tall, tightly set display face with a wiry, high-contrast stroke pattern and a distinctly hand-drawn steadiness. Stems are long and slim, with small, sharp, flared terminals that read like spiky serifs, while bowls and joins stay narrow and slightly irregular. The rhythm is lively rather than mechanical: curves wobble subtly, counters vary, and some letters show asymmetric details and tapered entry/exit strokes that suggest pen pressure. Numerals follow the same narrow, elongated proportions, keeping a consistent vertical emphasis across the set.
Best suited to headlines and short text where its narrow, characterful forms can be appreciated—such as posters, book covers, editorial display, boutique packaging, and branding that benefits from a handmade, slightly offbeat voice. It can also work for pull quotes or titling where a tall, elegant texture is desired.
The tone feels playful and eccentric, with a storybook or vintage-poster charm. Its thin hairlines and pointy finishing strokes add a slightly theatrical, magical quality, while the handmade irregularities keep it informal and personable.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-rendered display look with dramatic vertical proportions and crisp, pointed terminals—balancing legibility with distinctive personality for expressive titling.
In text, the condensed proportions create a strong vertical texture and tightly packed word shapes, while the short lowercase height and prominent ascenders/descenders contribute to an expressive, animated silhouette. The high contrast and delicate hairlines make the design feel lighter and more decorative, especially in smaller sizes or on low-contrast backgrounds.