Print Upkiw 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, invites, craft labels, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, crafty, handmade feel, approachability, casual clarity, playful tone, monoline, rounded, bouncy, naive, organic.
A compact, monoline hand-printed design with rounded terminals and subtly uneven strokes that mimic marker or felt-tip writing. The letterforms are narrow and tall, with open counters and simplified construction, giving the alphabet a clean but intentionally imperfect rhythm. Curves are soft and slightly wobbly, joins are uncomplicated, and spacing feels airy in text despite the condensed proportions. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with straightforward shapes and gently irregular widths.
Well-suited to children’s materials, casual packaging, stickers, and craft-oriented branding where a friendly, hand-drawn voice is desired. It can also work for short poster headlines, invitations, and social graphics, especially when you want an informal, approachable feel.
The overall tone is warm, lighthearted, and approachable, with a homemade charm that reads as personal rather than polished. Its quirky, bouncy cadence suggests informality and friendliness, making it feel conversational and upbeat.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, neat hand printing—clear enough for reading while keeping the spontaneity and charm of drawn letters. Its narrow build and rounded finish aim to stay compact and playful in both headlines and short text.
Uppercase forms are simple and legible, while lowercase adds personality through playful proportions and occasional asymmetry. The punctuation and dots appear round and prominent, reinforcing the soft, marker-like character in continuous reading.