Print Ukbul 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, greeting cards, craft branding, posters, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, quirky, human warmth, informality, approachability, handmade feel, everyday lettering, rounded, loopy, bouncy, open forms, soft terminals.
A casual handwritten print with rounded strokes, soft terminals, and gently uneven rhythm. Stems and bowls show subtle stroke modulation, with frequent slight flares and tapered ends that suggest marker or pen pressure. Letterforms are mostly upright with a lively baseline bounce, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, hand-drawn feel. Counters are generally open and generous, and many shapes lean on simple, single-storey constructions (notably in the lowercase), keeping the texture light and readable at display and text sizes.
Well-suited to applications that benefit from an approachable, hand-lettered tone: children’s books, classroom materials, casual packaging, greeting cards, craft and café branding, and upbeat posters or social graphics. It can also work for short passages where a friendly, informal texture is desired, especially when paired with a more neutral companion for longer reading.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a lightly whimsical character that feels informal rather than formal or technical. Its irregularities read as intentional and human, adding charm and spontaneity without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic everyday hand printing—clean enough to remain legible, but varied enough to preserve a personal, human touch. Its rounded forms and gentle irregularity aim to communicate friendliness and ease, making it a natural fit for informal, inviting typography.
Capitals are simple and legible with occasional playful curves, while the lowercase introduces more looped, handwritten gestures in letters like g, y, and j. Numerals follow the same relaxed drawing logic, with rounded shapes and slightly varied widths that maintain a consistent, friendly voice across the set.