Print Utbem 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, editorial accents, bookish, folksy, whimsical, vintage, friendly, handcrafted tone, friendly display, vintage flavor, expressive texture, serifed, bracketed, inked, calligraphic, quirky.
This typeface presents informal, serifed letterforms with a hand-drawn, inked feel. Strokes show gentle modulation and slightly rounded terminals, with small bracket-like serifs that soften joins and corners. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, while widths vary noticeably between glyphs, creating a lively, uneven rhythm. Curves are slightly irregular and counters are modest, giving text a textured, printed-from-handwriting character rather than a strictly engineered one.
It works best where personality is an asset: headlines, short paragraphs, pull quotes, and display settings for posters or cover typography. The textured rhythm and variable widths can add charm to packaging, café/restaurant menus, and editorial accents, especially when paired with simpler body text for contrast.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a subtle old-world/bookish charm. Its irregularities and soft serifs add a touch of whimsy and craft, reading as friendly and human rather than formal or corporate. The mix of sturdiness and playful detail suggests a lightly nostalgic, storybook mood.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of informal print lettering—readable and structured, but clearly made by hand. By combining softened serifs, modest contrast, and purposeful irregularity, it aims to deliver a distinctive voice that feels crafted, approachable, and slightly vintage.
The cap set feels tall and emphatic, with distinctive flare in some curves and occasional asymmetry that reinforces the handmade impression. Numerals follow the same inked logic, looking more like text figures drawn by hand than rigid geometric forms, which helps keep mixed text cohesive.