Print Ulbig 12 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, greeting cards, packaging, social media, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, quirky, hand-lettered charm, friendly tone, space-saving display, casual branding, monoline feel, tall, airy, loopy, bouncy.
A tall, slender handwritten print with a lively, slightly bouncy baseline and visibly hand-drawn stroke behavior. Strokes alternate between thin hairlines and thicker downstrokes, creating a brush-pen-like contrast while keeping counters open and forms simple. Terminals are softly tapered or rounded, with occasional hooked entries and gentle curves that add movement without joining letters. The overall texture is airy and rhythmic, with narrow proportions and modest irregularities that preserve an informal, human cadence.
Best suited for short to medium text where personality is the priority—headlines, invitations, greeting cards, packaging callouts, and social graphics. It can also work for light display copy in branding systems that want an informal, handcrafted voice, especially where a vertical, space-efficient handwritten look is helpful.
The font reads as lighthearted and approachable, with a whimsical, storybook tone. Its narrow, looping shapes and breezy contrast give it a cheerful personality that feels conversational rather than formal. The hand-rendered consistency suggests friendliness and spontaneity, suitable for upbeat, expressive messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-lettered print style that feels quick, personable, and distinctive, combining tall narrow proportions with brush-like contrast. It aims to balance charm and readability by keeping letterforms unconnected and counters open while preserving the natural irregularities of drawn lettering.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and linear, while lowercase introduces more loops and soft hooks, helping the font feel animated in running text. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with simple shapes and slight idiosyncrasies that keep the set cohesive. Spacing appears comfortable for a narrow design, maintaining legibility through open counters and clear silhouettes.