Print Utkem 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, social media, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, retro, handmade feel, approachability, informal display, human warmth, brushy, lively, rounded, quirky, expressive.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, brush-pen character with gently tapered strokes and slightly irregular outlines that keep the texture lively. Letters lean consistently, with narrow overall proportions and compact counters, while stroke endings often finish in soft hooks or flicks rather than crisp terminals. The rhythm is informal and bouncy: widths vary from glyph to glyph, curves are slightly wobbled in a controlled way, and bowls and joints feel rounded and elastic. Numerals follow the same drawn logic, with open, looped forms and casual asymmetry that matches the letters.
It performs best in short to medium settings where a friendly, hand-lettered voice is desired—such as headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, and social graphics. The narrow footprint can help fit longer words into tight spaces while still keeping a casual, expressive presence.
The overall tone is warm and personable, reading like quick, confident marker lettering. Its energetic slant and springy curves give it a playful, slightly nostalgic feel that suits informal, human-centered messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic informal brush handwriting with enough consistency for continuous reading, balancing legibility with visible human variation. It aims to deliver an approachable, crafted look without connecting letters, making it easy to drop into display typography that needs personality.
Uppercase forms are simple and legible with calligraphic swelling, while lowercase shapes add more personality through looped descenders and occasional exaggerated entry/exit strokes. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a way that supports the handmade impression, especially in longer text lines.