Print Derib 4 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, greeting cards, playful, whimsical, quirky, casual, storybook, handmade feel, expressive display, casual warmth, playful tone, organic texture, brushy, monoline, tapered, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A lively hand-drawn print with a slight rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes are mostly monoline but show gentle contrast and frequent tapering at terminals, giving letters a sharp, inked finish. Proportions are compact and narrow with an uneven, human rhythm; curves are open and slightly irregular, and baselines subtly wobble for an organic texture. Capitals are tall and expressive, while lowercase forms are compact with small counters, and overall spacing feels airy yet irregular in a natural way.
Best suited to short, expressive text such as headlines, posters, invitations, packaging callouts, and book or album covers where personality is more important than strict regularity. It can also work for pull quotes or branded taglines, but the hand-drawn irregularity and narrow proportions make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The font reads as informal and animated, with a whimsical, storybook tone. Its brisk, slightly spiky brush terminals add energy and a bit of mischief, while the rounded curves keep it friendly and approachable. The overall voice feels conversational and crafty rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of quick brush lettering in an unconnected, print style—prioritizing charm, motion, and a human touch over geometric precision. Its tapered ends, lively slant, and slightly uneven rhythm suggest a goal of friendly expressiveness for display-oriented typography.
Letterforms lean toward simplified, handwritten constructions with occasional idiosyncratic shapes that enhance personality. Numerals match the same brisk, tapered stroke logic and sit comfortably alongside the letters, reinforcing a consistent hand-rendered look.