Print Gylew 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Homura' by Arterfak Project, 'Olympic' by Graphicxell, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Agharti' by That That Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, poster, industrial, playful, punchy, attention grabbing, space saving, handmade feel, display impact, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, inked, stamped.
A condensed, heavy display face with tall proportions, tight internal counters, and largely uniform stroke weight. Shapes are built from simplified, rectangular forms with subtly rounded corners and occasional quirky asymmetries that keep the texture lively rather than strictly geometric. Curves (C, G, O) feel more like softened rectangles than true ovals, and terminals are mostly blunt, creating a dense vertical rhythm. In text, the narrow set and compact apertures produce a strong, dark typographic color with a slightly hand-drawn, pressed look.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster titles, packaging callouts, logos, and bold signage where the condensed width helps maximize content in limited space. It can also work for playful branding or event graphics when used with generous tracking and ample size to preserve character details.
The font reads as bold and assertive with a retro poster sensibility—somewhere between hand-lettered signage and stamped industrial labeling. Its compressed stance and chunky forms make it feel energetic, a little mischievous, and attention-seeking rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while retaining an informal, hand-made flavor. It favors strong silhouette and rhythmic texture over fine detail, aiming for display settings where personality and punch are more important than long-form readability.
Uppercase and lowercase share a unified, tall silhouette, which helps the font maintain impact across mixed-case settings. The tight counters and condensed fit can reduce clarity at smaller sizes, but amplify presence and graphic texture when scaled up.