Print Gabid 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dynamic Duo' and 'Whatchamacallit' by Comicraft; 'Floki' by LetterMaker; 'Amsi Pro', 'Amsi Pro AKS', and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix; 'Earthboy' by Supfonts; and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, children’s media, playful, chunky, handmade, friendly, retro, handmade feel, bold impact, friendly tone, playful display, rounded, blobby, wonky, cartoonish, soft-edged.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with heavy, softly rounded strokes and slightly irregular outlines. Forms are compact with a generally narrow footprint and modest internal counters, giving the letters a dense, poster-like color on the page. Curves look blobby rather than geometric, terminals are mostly rounded, and stroke edges show subtle waviness that suggests marker or brush lettering. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating an organic rhythm while maintaining clear, upright construction.
Well-suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, headlines, signage, and playful branding. It can work effectively on packaging, labels, stickers, and merchandise where a handcrafted, friendly voice is desired. For longer passages, it’s best used at larger sizes with generous line spacing to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is casual and approachable, with a humorous, cartoon-like energy. Its imperfect, handmade texture reads as warm and human rather than technical, lending a retro, craft-oriented feel that can skew whimsical or slightly mischievous depending on color and setting.
Designed to deliver a bold, handmade print look that feels informal and characterful. The intent appears to prioritize personality and punchy legibility over precision, using irregular contours and rounded forms to create a friendly, cartoon-leaning display voice.
The font’s weight and compact counters make it strongest at display sizes, where the irregular edge quality and bouncy proportions become a feature rather than a distraction. Numerals match the same chunky, soft-edged style and maintain a consistent visual density with the letters.