Print Uglav 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, invitations, book covers, playful, whimsical, quirky, vintage, storybook, handmade feel, expressive display, playful voice, vintage charm, brushy, calligraphic, bouncy, irregular, narrow.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with lively, brush-like stroke modulation and noticeable contrast between thick downstrokes and finer hairlines. Letterforms are upright but intentionally irregular, with varied widths, soft swelling terminals, and occasional teardrop-like ends that suggest a quick pen or brush. Curves are open and springy, counters are small, and the very short x-height is paired with long ascenders and descenders, giving the text a vertical, animated rhythm. Capitals are expressive and uneven in footprint, and numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic with simplified, airy shapes.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, cover lines, and packaging where a handmade voice is desirable. It also works well for invitations, labels, and playful branding accents, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the stroke contrast and quirky details stay clear.
The overall tone is informal and characterful, reading as friendly and slightly eccentric rather than polished or corporate. It evokes a handmade, storybook feel—charming, a bit old-fashioned, and designed to add personality and motion to short phrases.
The design appears intended to mimic an expressive hand-drawn print style—condensed for impact, with brush-pen contrast and deliberately uneven letterforms to convey warmth and spontaneity.
The condensed proportions and high contrast create a distinctive texture, but the irregularities and tight interior spaces can make long passages feel busy. It shines most when given room to breathe and when the natural variation is allowed to read as intentional craft.