Print Peret 4 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, invitations, playful, whimsical, storybook, handmade, charming, handmade feel, expressive display, decorative charm, playful readability, curly terminals, calligraphic, lively, bouncy, decorative.
This font presents hand-drawn, print-style letterforms with a lively rhythm and pronounced thick–thin stroke modulation. The shapes are generally upright and narrow, with variable character widths and slightly irregular, humanized contours. Many strokes taper sharply, with rounded joins and occasional flared or teardrop-like terminals; several glyphs feature curled hooks on descenders or ends, adding decorative movement. Counters are open and airy, and the overall texture alternates between bold vertical emphasis and fine hairline connections, creating a crisp, animated page color in display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, book covers, and packaging where its high-contrast strokes and decorative terminals can be appreciated. It also fits children’s and whimsical editorial applications, greeting cards, invitations, and short pull quotes where a personable, hand-rendered voice is desired.
The tone is whimsical and lightly theatrical, blending a friendly handwritten feel with a hint of vintage storybook charm. The curled terminals and high-contrast strokes make the text feel expressive and characterful rather than strictly utilitarian.
The design appears intended to capture an informal, hand-lettered print look with decorative flourishes while remaining readable in short to medium text. Its narrow proportions and lively contrast suggest an emphasis on expressive, space-efficient display use rather than neutral body copy.
Capital forms mix simple, clean structures with a few distinctive gestures (notably in letters like A, Q, J, and W), which gives headings a varied, custom-drawn personality. Numerals follow the same expressive logic, with decorative curves and occasional swash-like flicks that keep the set visually cohesive.