Print Gyniv 4 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, editorial, playful, quirky, hand-drawn, friendly, retro, informality, approachability, space-saving, display impact, handmade feel, tall, condensed, rounded terminals, soft corners, bouncy rhythm.
A tall, tightly set hand-drawn print with thick, even strokes and softly rounded corners. The letterforms show gentle irregularities in contour and width, giving a lively, organic rhythm while staying fairly consistent in construction. Counters are compact and vertical, with simplified shapes and minimal detailing; curves are slightly squashed and transitions are blunt rather than sharp. Overall spacing feels narrow and upright, producing a dense, poster-like texture in text.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headings, pull quotes, and playful editorial treatments. It can also work well for packaging, labels, and kid-focused or crafty branding where a friendly hand-made feel is desired. Use with a bit of extra tracking when setting longer lines to keep the texture from getting too dense.
The font conveys a casual, good-humored tone—more charming than polished—like quick marker lettering refined into a repeatable style. Its condensed silhouette and slightly wobbly geometry add personality and a touch of retro novelty, making it feel approachable and expressive without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of informal hand lettering while maintaining enough consistency for repeated use in display typography. Its condensed, chunky construction suggests an aim for strong presence in limited horizontal space, paired with a personable, drawn-by-hand character.
Uppercase forms read as sturdy and sign-like, while the lowercase keeps a simple, single-storey handwritten sensibility. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction, supporting cohesive display settings. The narrow proportions can amplify impact in short lines but may feel tight in long paragraphs.