Print Ulbig 4 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, greeting cards, packaging, posters, social graphics, whimsical, casual, friendly, airy, playful, handwritten clarity, friendly tone, decorative display, personal touch, monoline feel, tall, condensed, bouncy baseline, loopy ascenders.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with an inked, calligraphic feel and noticeable contrast between thick downstrokes and hairline turns. Strokes taper into fine points, and curves are drawn with a light, springy rhythm that keeps counters open and forms legible at display sizes. Capitals are simple and vertical with occasional gentle hooks, while lowercase shows narrow bowls, long ascenders/descenders, and a slightly bouncy baseline that reinforces the hand-drawn character. Spacing is even but intentionally organic, giving the alphabet a consistent style without looking mechanical.
Works well for short headlines, invitations, greeting cards, and playful packaging where a handwritten print can add personality without becoming cursive. It also suits posters and social media graphics, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting text and used at sizes that keep the thin strokes visible.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a whimsical, journal-like charm. Its light, lanky proportions and delicate terminals make it feel airy and personable, suited to cheerful messages rather than formal documentation.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, narrow hand lettering with a touch of calligraphic contrast—prioritizing charm, clarity, and a lightly stylized rhythm for display-oriented communication.
The numerals follow the same narrow, calligraphic construction, with slender curves and tapered endings that match the letters. The texture stays clean and uncluttered, suggesting best performance when set with generous tracking and enough size to preserve the fine hairlines.