Print Polov 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, menus, greeting cards, playful, casual, friendly, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, casual charm, friendly display, informal emphasis, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
A chunky, brush-like print hand with rounded forms and visibly modulated strokes. Letter shapes lean on simple, open counters and soft, tapering terminals that suggest a marker or loaded brush, with occasional ink-like flare at joins. Proportions are lively and uneven in a controlled way: widths vary noticeably between glyphs, and curves dominate over straight geometry, giving the alphabet a bouncy rhythm. Uppercase has a headline feel with broad, simplified silhouettes, while lowercase stays compact and informal with single-storey constructions and prominent dots on i/j. Numerals are similarly rounded and friendly, with open, easy-to-spot forms.
This style works best for short to medium-length copy where personality matters: packaging, posters, social graphics, menus, kids-focused materials, and greeting-card style headlines. It can also serve as a supportive accent font paired with a calmer text face for contrast.
The overall tone is warm, lighthearted, and approachable, like hand-lettering for a note, menu, or craft label. Its irregularity reads as personable rather than polished, conveying spontaneity and a fun, slightly goofy charm.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand-lettering with a bold marker/brush feel, prioritizing warmth and character over strict uniformity. Its forms aim to be immediately legible while still retaining a distinctly handmade texture and rhythm.
The heavy strokes and soft corners create strong spot color, while the variable widths and playful curves add motion in longer lines. In dense text, the expressive shapes can become visually busy, so it tends to shine when given breathing room.