Print Valuj 4 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, book covers, posters, invitations, packaging, storybook, whimsical, rustic, playful, organic, handmade feel, friendly readability, decorative text, casual charm, quirky, airy, brushy, textured, lively.
A lively drawn Roman with slender strokes, gentle tapering, and a slightly brush-like texture that creates soft, irregular edges. Proportions are narrow and compact with a modest x-height and long, wiry ascenders and descenders. Curves are open and rounded (notably in C, G, O, and e), while joins and terminals often end in pointed or wedge-like flicks. Overall spacing feels hand-set rather than mechanically even, reinforcing an informal rhythm across words and lines.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a handmade, narrative feel is desired—such as children’s books, chapter headings, quotes, posters, invitations, labels, and boutique packaging. It can also add warmth to branding or editorial pull-quotes, especially when paired with a neutral sans for supporting text.
The tone is playful and storybook-like, with a friendly handmade character that feels approachable rather than formal. Its slightly quirky stroke endings and unevenness suggest an artisanal, whimsical voice suited to lighthearted or imaginative messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate informal hand lettering in a clean, readable way—keeping recognizable letterforms while adding tapered strokes and organic irregularities to avoid a rigid, typeset look.
Uppercase forms read as simple, legible capitals with occasional calligraphic inflections, while lowercase introduces more personality through varied terminal flicks and small, irregular counters. Numerals follow the same drawn logic, with open shapes and soft curves that keep them readable while maintaining the casual texture.