Print Ethi 4 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype and 'Masserini' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, playful, rugged, retro, rustic, crafty, handmade feel, tactile print, bold impact, imperfect texture, distressed, textured, inked, chunky, stamp-like.
A very heavy, inked display face with irregular, distressed contours that mimic a stamped or hand-pressed print. Strokes are chunky with small nicks and rough edges throughout, creating a textured silhouette rather than smooth curves. Counters are generally compact and rounded, and the overall rhythm is lively due to slight shape unevenness and subtle per-glyph variation in terminals and corners.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, event headers, product labels, and packaging where texture adds flavor. It can also work for signage or social graphics that want a handcrafted, stamped feel, especially when set with generous spacing and strong contrast against the background.
The texture and blunt mass give the font a bold, informal personality that feels playful and a bit gritty. It suggests hands-on making—printed ephemera, craft signage, or anything that benefits from a deliberately imperfect, tactile tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact while retaining a handmade, printed texture—like ink pressed onto paper with slightly broken edges. It prioritizes character and tactile presence over clean neutrality, aiming for a bold display voice that feels human and physical.
The distressed edge treatment is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, helping the set feel cohesive. Because the weight is substantial and details live on the outer contour, the texture becomes more pronounced at larger sizes where the roughness reads as intentional character.