Print Esso 4 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social graphics, kids media, playful, handmade, casual, lively, friendly, handmade texture, casual display, high impact, friendly tone, brushy, textured, irregular, organic, expressive.
A condensed, hand-drawn print style with chunky strokes and visible brush texture. Letterforms are upright with rounded terminals and subtly uneven contours that keep the rhythm lively and human. Counters are generally open and simple, while stroke thickness varies slightly within letters, giving a painted, marker-like feel. Spacing appears a bit inconsistent by design, reinforcing the handmade look in both the grid and text settings.
This font works best for short to medium-length display text where a handmade, brushy voice is desirable—posters, event flyers, product packaging, social media graphics, and playful branding. It can also add character to pull quotes, menu callouts, and labels where legibility needs to stay straightforward but not formal.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick signage or a note written with a loaded marker. Its energetic texture and narrow stance feel upbeat and slightly mischievous, making it well-suited to lighthearted, attention-getting messages. The imperfect edges add warmth and approachability rather than precision.
The design intent appears to be a condensed, high-impact handwritten print that reads clearly while preserving the texture and spontaneity of brush lettering. It aims to deliver an energetic, approachable voice with enough irregularity to feel authentically drawn rather than digitally uniform.
In longer lines the texture remains prominent, creating strong color and a graphic presence. The narrow proportions help fit more characters into a line, while the variable stroke edges keep the page from feeling mechanical. Numerals match the same hand-rendered logic and maintain the bold, painted impression.