Print Obnis 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, kids, posters, greeting cards, social media, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, quirky, handmade warmth, casual voice, approachable text, playful charm, monoline, rounded, bouncy, sketchy, loose.
This font has a hand-drawn, marker-like monoline build with softly rounded terminals and gently irregular stroke edges. Proportions are narrow overall, with compact lowercase forms and a relatively small x-height that leaves generous ascenders and descenders. Curves are smooth but slightly wobbly, and many strokes show subtle overlaps or doubled lines that reinforce a drawn-by-hand feel. The rhythm is lively and uneven in a controlled way, with open counters and simple, print-style construction that stays legible while remaining informal.
It works well for short-to-medium text where an informal, handcrafted tone is desired—such as packaging callouts, kids’ or classroom materials, posters, greeting cards, and social media graphics. The open shapes and simple printed structure also support readable captions and headings, especially when you want warmth over precision.
The tone is lighthearted and approachable, with a casual, doodled energy that feels personal rather than polished. Its slight inconsistencies and bouncy spacing add charm and a conversational voice, making text feel friendly and a bit quirky.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident handwriting done with a felt-tip pen: legible print letterforms with deliberate irregularities to keep the texture human. It prioritizes charm and approachability, adding a casual voice to headlines and friendly copy.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and airy, while the lowercase leans more whimsical in its curves and joins, which increases the handmade character in longer passages. Numerals match the same loose, rounded logic and sit comfortably alongside letters for informal listings or captions.