Print Dilon 4 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, greeting cards, children’s, packaging, whimsical, airy, delicate, friendly, quirky, casual voice, handmade feel, playful display, personal notes, monoline, tall, spidery, looped, open forms.
A tall, lightly drawn handwritten print with a clean, monoline feel and occasional tapered stroke ends. Letterforms are narrow and elongated, with generous vertical proportions and compact bowls, creating a spidery rhythm across words. Curves are open and softly rounded, while verticals stay mostly straight and steady; terminals often finish with subtle hooks or flicks. Spacing is slightly irregular in a natural hand-drawn way, and the overall texture remains bright and uncluttered at text sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium passages where its tall, delicate texture can read clearly—such as headlines, posters, invitations, greeting cards, and playful packaging or labels. It also works well for quotes and display lines that benefit from a casual, hand-rendered personality.
The tone is playful and quirky, with an airy delicacy that feels personable rather than polished. Its tall silhouettes and simple strokes evoke casual note-taking and lighthearted signage, giving copy an approachable, whimsical voice.
The design appears intended to capture a quick, lightly sketched handwritten print with consistent construction and a distinctive tall, narrow profile. It prioritizes charm and individuality over strict regularity, aiming for an informal, friendly presence in display typography.
Uppercase forms tend to be especially tall and narrow, standing out as lively headline shapes, while lowercase stays small with long ascenders/descenders that add bounce. Numerals match the same thin, handwritten construction, keeping a consistent color and rhythm in mixed text.