Print Ilho 4 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, book covers, rustic, folksy, storybook, handmade, playful, handmade texture, condensed impact, rustic charm, display emphasis, chunky, tall, inked, irregular, spiky.
A tall, tightly set hand-drawn print with chunky strokes and modest contrast. Letterforms are narrow and vertical, with subtly uneven outlines and occasional wedge-like terminals that suggest a marker or inked brush edge. Curves are slightly lumpy rather than geometric, and joints show small kinks and asymmetries that keep the texture lively. Spacing and widths vary a bit from glyph to glyph, producing a rhythmic, handmade color in text.
Works best for display settings where its condensed, handmade texture can carry personality—posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and book covers. It can also support short bursts of text such as pull quotes or menu section headers, especially when a crafted, folksy voice is desired.
The overall tone feels rustic and characterful, like hand-lettering for a small-batch product or a storybook heading. Its narrow, emphatic shapes read as spirited and slightly quirky rather than formal or refined, bringing a warm, crafted presence to short lines of copy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold handmade imprint in a condensed footprint, combining sturdy strokes with subtle irregularities to keep text feeling human and tactile. It prioritizes personality and texture over strict uniformity, making it well suited to expressive display typography.
Capitals have a condensed poster-like stance, while lowercase forms keep the same upright energy with compact counters and firm verticals. Numerals are similarly narrow and sturdy, matching the alphabet’s inked, slightly irregular texture.