Print Utnaf 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, signage, playful, folkloric, storybook, whimsical, rustic, handmade charm, expressive display, thematic tone, casual lettering, flared, pointed, tapered, irregular, textured.
A hand-drawn, print-style alphabet with gently irregular outlines and a lively, variable rhythm. Strokes show medium contrast with tapered entries and exits, creating subtle flares and pointed terminals rather than crisp, geometric endings. Curves are slightly lumpy and organic, while straight strokes often lean into a brush/pen-like pressure pattern. Proportions are compact with a notably small x-height, and many letters have distinctive, slightly exaggerated bowls and hooks that keep the texture active in words.
Best suited to short-to-medium setting sizes where its handmade texture and distinctive silhouettes can be appreciated—such as posters, book covers, display headlines, packaging, labels, and thematic signage. It can also work for pull quotes or section titles when you want a casual, crafted voice.
The font reads as informal and characterful, with a storybook and folk-craft sensibility. Its uneven, lively contours and spiky terminals add a mischievous, handmade tone that feels expressive rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand lettering with a controlled, repeatable character set—capturing the charm of drawn strokes, tapered terminals, and uneven rhythm while remaining readable in display typography.
Capitals carry the strongest personality, with dramatic curves and occasional wedge-like or horned terminals that stand out in headlines. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same hand-rendered texture, though spacing and widths vary noticeably, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand feel.