Print Hilir 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Breno Narrow' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, event flyers, playful, quirky, chunky, friendly, retro, attention grab, handmade charm, casual tone, poster impact, brand character, irregular, soft corners, wavy edges, cartoonish, display.
A very heavy, informal print style with compact, rounded silhouettes and gently wobbly contours that feel drawn rather than engineered. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, with small dents, flares, and uneven terminals that create a lively rhythm. The shapes are generous and closed-in, with wide counters in letters like O, P, and R, and a distinctly handmade baseline and cap-line feel. Numerals and capitals carry the same chunky mass, with subtle asymmetries that keep repeated forms from looking rigidly identical.
Well suited to posters, headlines, and punchy callouts where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It also fits packaging, casual restaurant or snack branding, kids-oriented materials, and event flyers that want a handmade, upbeat presence. For longer passages, it works best in larger sizes or in short blocks paired with a quieter companion text face.
The font communicates a lighthearted, mischievous tone—more comic and approachable than serious or formal. Its bouncy texture and softened geometry suggest handmade signage, kids’ media, or playful branding where character matters more than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver an immediately recognizable, hand-drawn display look with strong weight and an intentionally imperfect finish. Its goal is expressive impact and approachability, using irregular contours and chunky proportions to create a lively, informal texture.
At text sizes the heavy weight and irregular edges produce a dense, textured color, so the face reads best with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing. Short words and headlines benefit most from the strong silhouettes and animated forms.