Print Utkop 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, handmade, friendly, storybook, casual, handmade feel, approachability, readable display, casual branding, rounded, soft, bouncy, quirky, lively.
A lively hand-drawn print style with softly rounded forms and subtly uneven stroke texture that suggests a marker or brush tip. Lettershapes lean on simple, open counters and gentle curves, with occasional flared or tapered terminals that add rhythm without becoming decorative. Capitals are compact and slightly irregular in width, while the lowercase keeps a clear, readable skeleton with single-storey forms and a modest, balanced x-height. Numerals follow the same relaxed construction, with smooth curves and a consistent, informal cadence across the set.
Well-suited to friendly headlines, short passages, and branding where an informal, handcrafted tone is desirable—such as children’s materials, craft and food packaging, café menus, invitations, and posters. It can also work for pull quotes or UI accents when a casual, human touch is needed.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, storybook-like charm. Its irregularities feel intentional and human, lending a conversational, crafted personality rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-lettered print writing while staying consistently readable. Its controlled irregularity and rounded construction aim to convey personality and warmth without sacrificing clarity in common text and display settings.
Spacing appears comfortably loose in text, helping counters stay open and shapes remain legible at display and short-text sizes. The design maintains a cohesive hand-made feel across upper- and lowercase, with gentle variations in width and stroke endings that keep the line lively.