Print Noma 4 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, social media, labels, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, youthful, approachability, handmade charm, informal clarity, playful tone, rounded, marker-like, loose, bouncy, open.
A casual, hand-drawn print face with rounded terminals and softly irregular curves that mimic marker or felt-tip strokes. Letterforms are mostly unconnected and upright, with gently wobbly baselines and subtly inconsistent stroke joins that create a lively rhythm. Proportions are expansive and open, with generous counters and simplified constructions; curves are often slightly asymmetrical, reinforcing the handmade texture while remaining highly legible at display sizes.
Well-suited to playful headlines, short promotional copy, and branding moments that benefit from a human touch—such as packaging, labels, café boards, classroom materials, and social media graphics. It performs best when used at medium to large sizes where the organic stroke texture and roomy letterforms can be appreciated.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, suggesting spontaneous note-taking, doodling, and informal signage. Its relaxed rhythm and slightly quirky shapes give it a personable, conversational feel rather than a polished or formal voice.
The design appears intended to capture an everyday handwritten print look—clear and readable, yet deliberately imperfect—to add warmth and personality to contemporary layouts. It prioritizes friendliness and immediacy over strict uniformity, making it a natural choice for informal communication.
Capitals read bold and headline-like due to their broad silhouettes, while lowercase maintains a simple, single-storey, handwritten logic. Numerals follow the same casual construction, with rounded shapes and uneven stroke energy that matches the letters.