Print Gorik 4 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, greeting cards, social media, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, handmade, handmade warmth, casual readability, playful emphasis, compact display, rounded, bouncy, imperfect, soft terminals, monoline.
A condensed, handwritten print with monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. The letterforms have a slightly bouncy baseline and uneven stroke edges that read as drawn, giving a lively texture in text. Capitals are tall and narrow, while lowercase forms keep simple, open counters and minimal detailing; punctuation and numerals follow the same simplified, hand-rendered rhythm. Overall spacing is compact, with a consistent vertical emphasis and an intentionally imperfect, organic regularity.
Best suited for short to medium-length text where personality is desirable: headlines, posters, invitations, greeting cards, casual packaging, and social graphics. It can also work for brief body copy in playful contexts when set with comfortable leading and adequate size.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone—informal and conversational rather than polished or corporate. Its narrow, tall proportions add a quirky energy that feels crafty and personal, like marker or pen lettering for notes and quick headlines.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand printing in a condensed format, prioritizing charm and immediacy over geometric precision. Its consistent monoline structure and soft terminals aim to keep text legible while preserving a handmade voice.
The condensed build and lively irregularities become more apparent at larger sizes, where the hand-drawn edges and slight wobble add character. In longer lines, the tight proportions create a strong vertical rhythm that benefits from generous line spacing.