Print Hylak 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids media, headlines, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, youthful, handwritten warmth, casual display, approachability, playful branding, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, quirky.
A rounded, marker-like handwritten print with thick strokes and soft, blunted terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a lively baseline and uneven widths that reinforce a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Counters tend to be open and generously sized for the weight, while curves dominate the construction, giving the set a smooth, bouncy texture across both caps and lowercase. Numerals follow the same casual, informal construction with consistent stroke heft and friendly silhouettes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as posters, playful branding, packaging callouts, kids and family-focused materials, and social or editorial graphics. It can also work for emphasis in quotes, labels, and UI moments where personality is more important than typographic neutrality.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a doodled, kid-at-heart energy. Its warm, imperfect shapes read as personal and informal rather than polished, making text feel conversational and lighthearted.
The design appears intended to mimic a felt-tip or marker hand, prioritizing warmth, charm, and immediacy over strict geometric consistency. Its simplified shapes and rounded finishing aim to deliver high-impact, approachable lettering that feels spontaneous and human.
Capitals are compact and chunky with rounded joins, while the lowercase maintains a simple, print-like structure (not connected) that keeps words easy to scan at display sizes. The sample text shows strong color on the page and a distinctly hand-rendered cadence, especially in mixed-case settings and short phrases.