Print Holaw 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, and 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, bold, approachability, handmade feel, high impact, informal tone, rounded, chunky, blobby, bouncy, quirky.
A heavy, rounded handwritten print with thick, low-contrast strokes and softly irregular contours. Terminals are blunt and slightly wobbly, with a subtly “inked” edge that gives the letters a cut-paper/marker feel rather than geometric precision. Proportions are compact with generous counters for the weight, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating an uneven, lively rhythm. The lowercase is simple and open, while the uppercase stays approachable through rounded shapes and mild asymmetries.
Well suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and playful branding. It also fits children’s materials, crafts, and casual signage where a friendly handmade feel is desirable. For longer passages, it works best at comfortable sizes where the chunky forms and uneven rhythm can remain legible.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning into a childlike, homemade charm. Its bouncy spacing and organic inconsistencies read as informal and personable, making text feel conversational rather than polished or corporate. The weight adds confidence and visibility without turning severe.
The design appears intended to mimic a bold hand-drawn marker print: sturdy, rounded, and intentionally imperfect. It prioritizes immediacy, warmth, and visual punch over refined consistency, aiming to add personality and approachability to display typography.
In paragraph samples the texture is intentionally lively, with small variations in stroke edge and letter width that become part of the voice. The boldness supports strong emphasis, but the irregular rhythm suggests it’s best where character and warmth matter more than strict typographic uniformity.