Print Ligey 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, social graphics, headlines, playful, casual, friendly, quirky, handmade, handmade warmth, approachability, playful display, casual readability, rounded, brushy, bouncy, chunky, informal.
A chunky handwritten print with rounded terminals and softly swelling strokes that mimic a marker or brush pen. Letterforms are mostly unconnected with gentle irregularities in curvature and width, creating a lively rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. Counters are open and simple, and many characters show slight asymmetry and hand-drawn wobble, while maintaining clear, readable silhouettes. Numerals follow the same casual construction with smooth, blunted ends and a slightly bouncy baseline feel.
Well suited to cheerful headlines, posters, classroom materials, children’s publishing, and playful packaging where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It can also work in short-to-medium text on high-contrast backgrounds, especially when the goal is an informal, personal feel rather than typographic restraint.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly energy. Its handmade texture and buoyant proportions suggest spontaneity and personal expression, making it feel conversational and fun rather than formal or corporate.
Designed to capture the immediacy of hand lettering in a clean, repeatable font, balancing charm and legibility. The intent appears to be an easygoing display face that reads quickly while retaining visible human character and a bold, inviting presence.
Capitals appear compact and sturdy, while lowercase forms lean into softer, more rounded shapes; together they create a distinctly informal text color. The stroke endings are consistently rounded, and spacing feels airy enough to keep the dense, dark strokes from clumping in short words and headings.