Print Ukges 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, greeting cards, playful, whimsical, storybook, handmade, friendly, handmade charm, friendly display, storybook tone, casual lettering, brushed, calligraphic, organic, bouncy, tapered.
This typeface has an informal, hand-drawn construction with lightly brushed strokes and crisp tapering at many terminals. Letterforms lean toward narrow proportions with lively width variation from glyph to glyph, creating a buoyant rhythm across words. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation and occasional swelling on verticals, while curves are smooth but slightly irregular in a natural, drawn way. Counters are generally open, ascenders are fairly tall, and the overall texture is airy despite the contrast.
It works best for short to medium text where personality is a priority: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, and greeting cards. The lively contrast and narrow rhythm also suit pull quotes, chapter titles, and children’s or craft-oriented branding where a handmade feel is desired.
The overall tone feels playful and storybook-like, with a gentle quirkiness that reads as human and approachable. Its uneven, brushy cadence suggests spontaneity and warmth rather than formality, making text feel conversational and characterful.
The design appears intended to capture a casual brush-pen handwriting look in a clean, repeatable type system. Its goal is to provide an expressive, friendly voice with enough consistency for setting readable display text while preserving the spontaneity of hand lettering.
Capitals are simple and expressive, while lowercase forms add charm through varied entry/exit strokes and occasional looped or hooked details. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic, with calligraphic curves and distinct silhouettes that keep the set cohesive in mixed text.