Print Ulruf 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, lively, handmade, handwritten warmth, casual legibility, expressive display, friendly tone, brushed, looping, rounded, slanted, bouncy.
A slanted handwritten print with brush-like strokes and smooth, rounded terminals. Letterforms are narrow and tall with a bouncy baseline rhythm, mixing slender upstrokes with fuller downstrokes for a natural pen-and-ink contrast. Shapes stay unconnected but frequently show subtle entry/exit flicks and occasional looped bowls, giving the alphabet a consistent, flowing momentum. Uppercase forms are expressive and slightly embellished, while lowercase remains compact and legible with open counters and simplified construction.
Well-suited to branding and packaging that benefit from a human, crafted feel, as well as posters, invites, and social media graphics where personality is key. It works best for short to medium text—headlines, pull quotes, labels, and signatures—where the energetic slant and brush rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is informal and personable, suggesting quick, confident handwriting with a light touch. It reads as cheerful and approachable rather than formal, with enough flair to feel expressive without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture the look of neat, upbeat handwriting in a clean, printable form. It aims to balance expressiveness with readability by keeping letters unconnected and relatively simple while preserving brush-like movement and handwritten variation.
Capitals add distinctive character (notably round, loop-forward forms) that can make initials stand out, while the numerals keep the same handwritten energy with simple, slightly stylized shapes. The narrow proportions help it fit longer words in limited space, but the lively stroke endings and varied widths keep it from feeling rigid.