Print Ilbu 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, stickers, friendly, playful, quirky, casual, handmade, human touch, informality, approachability, warmth, display impact, brushy, chunky, rounded, textured, wobbly.
The letterforms are compact and chunky with soft, irregular contours that mimic marker or brush lettering. Strokes are heavy and mostly monoline, with gently wobbly edges, rounded terminals, and occasional ink-like bulges that add texture. Proportions are narrow overall, but widths vary by character, creating a lively, handwritten cadence; counters tend to be small and the shapes stay open enough to remain readable at display sizes.
It works best in short to medium-length copy where personality matters: headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and social graphics. The thick strokes and tight proportions also suit stickers, kids-focused materials, event branding, and informal editorial display. For best results, give it generous spacing and avoid very small sizes where the small counters and heavy texture can fill in.
This face feels friendly and approachable, with an easygoing, handmade tone that reads as casual rather than formal. The uneven brushy rhythm gives it a playful, slightly quirky personality that can lean whimsical or folksy depending on setting.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick hand-drawn print lettering with confident, thick strokes and natural irregularities. It prioritizes warmth and personality over mechanical consistency, producing a bold, attention-getting texture that still maintains clear letter identification.
The caps and lowercase share a consistent hand-drawn logic, with slightly bouncy alignment and subtly varied stroke width that suggests real-tool pressure. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded style, helping mixed text (prices, dates, counts) feel cohesive.