Print Penem 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, invitations, branding, packaging, elegant, literary, classic, warm, expressive, elegance, handcrafted feel, display emphasis, classic voice, calligraphic, slanted, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, oldstyle numerals.
A slanted, high-contrast italic with a calligraphic, pen-driven construction. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation and smooth, tapered terminals, with small bracketed serifs and occasional hooked entry/exit strokes that suggest a written tool. Proportions are lively and slightly variable from glyph to glyph, creating an organic rhythm; rounded forms are open and flowing, while verticals lean consistently to maintain forward motion. Numerals appear oldstyle in feel, with varying heights and curved, descending forms that match the text’s cursive energy.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, pull quotes, book and magazine titling, and brand touchpoints that want an elegant handwritten-italic flavor. It can work nicely for invitations, menus, and premium packaging where the high contrast and flowing rhythm can be appreciated at display sizes.
The overall tone is refined but approachable—more literary and boutique than corporate. Its forward slant and generous curves give it a sense of motion and personality, evoking editorial elegance, classic correspondence, and crafted packaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to blend the grace of an italic serif with the immediacy of hand lettering—delivering a polished, classic voice while retaining subtle irregularities and pen-like movement for warmth and distinctiveness.
In text, the face reads best when allowed some size and air: the contrast and delicate hairlines contribute sophistication, while the informal, hand-shaped details keep it from feeling rigidly classical. Uppercase forms are more stylized and sweeping, pairing well with shorter display settings and emphasized words.