Print Turaw 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, logos, gothic, storybook, pirate, medieval, dramatic, thematic display, vintage flavor, dramatic impact, hand-drawn character, decorative title, blackletter-tinged, calligraphic, swashy, angular, tapered.
A dark, calligraphic display face with a pronounced forward slant and sharp, chiseled terminals. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation, with wedge-like entry and exit cuts that create crisp points and compact counters. Letterforms mix rounded bowls with angular notches and occasional swashes, producing an uneven, hand-drawn rhythm and slightly irregular widths that keep the texture lively. Lowercase forms read relatively compact, with short extenders and tight internal spaces, while capitals are more sculptural and varied in silhouette.
Best for display settings such as headlines, posters, game or event branding, book covers, and packaging where an antique or fantastical voice is desired. It can also work for short bursts of copy—pull quotes, chapter openers, or signage—when set with generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The font evokes old-world drama and theatrical flair—part gothic, part storybook—suggesting taverns, pirate maps, folk tales, and fantasy ephemera. Its sharp cuts and heavy color give it a mysterious, slightly ominous tone, while the informal, drawn quality keeps it playful rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-rendered blackletter-adjacent flavor in an approachable, print-like form. It prioritizes character and atmosphere over neutrality, using high-contrast strokes, angled cuts, and varied silhouettes to create a vivid, thematic typographic color.
The numerals and capitals are especially expressive, with distinctive angled strokes and pointed terminals that help titles feel ornate without relying on excessive ornament. In continuous text, the dense black texture and tight counters make it feel best suited to larger sizes where the internal shapes can open up.