Print Optu 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, energetic, approachable, sporty, handwritten feel, casual branding, quick emphasis, friendly tone, brushy, slanted, rounded, compact, lively.
A lively, brush-pen styled script with a consistent rightward slant and softly rounded stroke terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed in feel, with a short lowercase x-height and tall, narrow ascenders that emphasize an energetic vertical rhythm. Strokes show gentle, natural modulation without sharp contrast, and curves are smooth and continuous, giving the alphabet an informal, handwritten regularity. Spacing appears somewhat variable, adding to the natural, written-on-the-fly texture while maintaining clear character recognition in both upper- and lowercase.
Works best for short-to-medium display settings where a personable handwritten voice is desired—headlines, posters, packaging callouts, social posts, quotes, and casual branding. It can also suit simple signage or menu-style applications where an informal, brush-script emphasis is helpful.
The overall tone is casual and upbeat, like quick marker lettering used for notes, menus, or signage. Its slanted, brushy construction reads friendly and confident, with a bit of sporty momentum rather than delicate elegance.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of handwritten brush lettering in a clean, repeatable font—prioritizing warmth, speed, and legibility over formality. The compact proportions and steady slant aim to deliver a consistent, energetic texture across lines of text.
Uppercase forms remain simple and legible, with minimal ornamentation; the lowercase keeps a consistent, brisk cadence with rounded bowls and open counters. Numerals match the same angled, brush-written logic, helping mixed text feel cohesive.