Print Essu 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, craft branding, kids, social graphics, handmade, playful, rustic, casual, quirky, human warmth, handmade feel, casual display, texture, brushy, textured, irregular, organic, sketchy.
A hand-drawn, brush-pen style with slightly rough edges and visible stroke texture. Letterforms are mostly upright with loose, uneven curves and subtly inconsistent widths that create a lively rhythm. Terminals tend to be blunt or softly tapered, and counters are simple and open, with occasional wobble in verticals and bowls that reinforces the drawn-by-hand construction. Overall spacing feels informal and a bit bouncy, emphasizing character over strict uniformity.
Well-suited for short headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where a handmade voice is desired. It can also work for informal branding in food, craft, or lifestyle contexts, and for kid-friendly or playful applications, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the texture and stroke character are clear.
The font reads friendly and informal, with a crafty, homemade charm. Its imperfect outlines and energetic rhythm give it a playful, human tone that can feel rustic and slightly whimsical rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of quick, hand-lettered print with brush-like texture, prioritizing warmth and personality. Its controlled legibility paired with deliberate irregularity suggests use as a characterful display and short-text companion rather than a strictly formal reading face.
Capitals have a straightforward printed structure while maintaining the same rough, brushy edge treatment, helping headlines feel bold without becoming heavy. Numerals follow the same casual logic, with simplified shapes and small inconsistencies that keep the set cohesive and expressive in mixed text.