Print Ildu 4 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social, headlines, quotes, playful, casual, lively, friendly, handmade, handmade feel, informal impact, expressive texture, friendly voice, brushy, rounded, bouncy, textured, quirky.
A brush-pen style informal print with a consistent forward slant and energetic, slightly bouncy rhythm. Strokes are thick and tapered with visible pressure changes, producing rounded terminals, soft corners, and occasional blunt cutoffs that read as hand-drawn. Letterforms are compact with tight interior spaces, and the set mixes open, simplified shapes with a few more calligraphic gestures (notably in curves and diagonals). Overall texture is dense and inky, with subtle irregularities that reinforce a natural, written feel rather than geometric precision.
Best suited for short to medium-length text where a personable, handmade tone is desired—such as posters, packaging, café or craft branding, social graphics, quotes, and event promos. It also works well for punchy headings and callouts where bold brush texture can carry the message without needing fine detail.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a spontaneous, crafty character. Its brisk slant and punchy brush strokes give it a lively voice that feels conversational and informal, leaning toward fun, personal, and slightly quirky rather than refined or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering in an unconnected, printable style—delivering strong impact, warm informality, and an authentic hand-rendered texture while staying legible in expressive display settings.
Caps are assertive and graphic, while lowercase maintains the same brush energy with simple, readable construction. Numerals share the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and consistent stroke modulation, helping the set feel cohesive across text and display uses.