Print Arlum 4 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, classroom materials, greeting cards, posters, packaging, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, youthful, approachability, handmade feel, cheerful tone, space-saving headings, monoline, rounded terminals, hand-drawn, tall, airy.
A tall, slim handwritten print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are clean and unconnected, with gently uneven curves and slight irregularities that preserve a drawn-by-hand rhythm while staying consistent across the alphabet. Proportions skew narrow with generous internal space, and counters remain open, giving the face an airy, readable texture. Numerals and capitals follow the same restrained, vertical emphasis, keeping the overall color light and even.
Well-suited for applications that benefit from an informal, human touch, such as children’s titles, worksheets, invitations, greeting cards, and cheerful packaging or labeling. Its narrow footprint can help fit longer headings into limited space while keeping a light visual presence.
The font conveys an easygoing, approachable tone—more doodled than formal—suggesting informality and a lighthearted personality. Its narrow, upright stance adds tidiness, while the subtle wobble and simplified shapes keep it friendly rather than rigid.
Likely intended to provide a legible, friendly hand-printed voice that feels personal and approachable without becoming messy or overly stylized. The design balances consistency with small handwritten quirks to stay versatile for display and short text.
The texture is smooth and controlled rather than scratchy, with minimal contrast and no joining, which helps maintain clarity in short and medium-length settings. The overall impression is neat hand lettering with a slightly whimsical cadence.