Print Foben 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline, 'Folio' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Jane Roe' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, food menus, playful, hand-drawn, friendly, quirky, rustic, informal display, handmade feel, cheerful branding, poster impact, chunky, rounded, compact, bouncy, uneven baseline.
A compact, heavy display face with hand-drawn irregularity and a slightly bouncy rhythm. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform, with softened corners and subtly uneven terminals that suggest marker or brush lettering. Proportions are condensed with tight internal counters, and letter widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, made-by-hand feel. The lowercase shows simple, print-style forms with short ascenders/descenders and a sturdy, blocky presence; numerals are similarly weighty and slightly idiosyncratic in curve and overshoot.
Best used for short-to-medium headlines where its bold, hand-rendered texture can carry personality—such as posters, packaging, menu headings, café signage, and kid-focused materials. It can work in larger blocks of copy when set with generous spacing, but it visually performs strongest as an attention-getting display face.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual, homemade character that feels lively rather than polished. Its chunky forms and small quirks create a warm, slightly rustic personality suited to playful messaging and friendly branding.
The design appears intended to mimic informal printed handwriting with a sturdy marker-like weight, prioritizing friendliness and character over geometric precision. Its condensed, chunky shapes aim to maximize impact while keeping a casual, approachable voice.
Capitals read as strong and poster-like, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, readable texture despite the intentional unevenness. The dot on i/j and some curves show slight wobble, adding charm but also making the texture more expressive than strictly mechanical.