Print Etze 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avanti' by Glowtype, 'Display Patrol' by Hanoded, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Fact' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, social media, playful, punchy, casual, energetic, handmade, impact, informality, handmade texture, motion, display readability, brushy, rough-edged, rounded, chunky, textured.
A heavy, forward-leaning hand-drawn face with chunky, rounded forms and visibly irregular contours. Strokes read as brush-like with slight wobble and textured edges, creating a lively silhouette rather than crisp geometry. Counters are generally open and simplified, and the overall rhythm is bouncy, with subtle variation in glyph widths and stroke endings that enhances the handmade feel.
Works best for posters, headlines, short slogans, and promotional graphics where boldness and personality are more important than typographic neutrality. It also suits packaging, labels, stickers, and merch designs that benefit from a hand-painted or marker-brush impression. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable in short bursts or as emphasis rather than continuous body text.
The tone is bold and friendly, with an upbeat, informal voice that feels spontaneous and expressive. Its roughened edges and slanted posture add urgency and motion, making it feel energetic and attention-grabbing rather than refined or formal.
Likely designed to deliver a high-impact, handmade brush look with a consistent slant and a deliberately rough finish. The goal appears to be immediate readability at display sizes while preserving the spontaneity and charm of hand-drawn lettering.
In sample text, the heavy color creates strong impact at display sizes, while the textured outlines and variable shapes become more prominent as the size increases. Spacing appears tuned for headline-like settings, where the irregularity reads as intentional character rather than noise.