Print Uldab 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, packaging, greeting cards, branding, playful, storybook, handmade, quirky, friendly, handcrafted feel, friendly voice, display impact, expressive texture, brushed, calligraphic, tapered, whimsical, lively.
This typeface uses a hand-drawn, brush-pen construction with gently tapering strokes and softly pointed terminals. Letterforms are generally narrow with lively, slightly irregular curves and subtle stroke swelling that suggests pressure changes rather than rigid pen geometry. Caps are tall and expressive, while the lowercase feels compact with a noticeably small x-height and long ascenders/descenders, creating an airy, vertical rhythm. The numerals and punctuation follow the same drawn logic, with a mix of rounded bowls and occasional sharp hooks that keep the texture animated.
This font is well suited to display-forward work such as book covers, posters, labels, and packaging where a handmade personality is desired. It can also support brand marks, cafe/retail signage, and greeting-card or invitation typography, especially when set with generous leading to accommodate the tall vertical proportions.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a storybook charm and a lightly mischievous, quirky energy. Its uneven, hand-rendered details read as human and approachable rather than polished or corporate, making the voice feel conversational and creative.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering while keeping consistent enough shapes for repeatable typesetting. It emphasizes character and rhythm over strict uniformity, aiming for an expressive, readable display texture with a casual, crafted feel.
Curves often lean into gentle S-shapes and hooked joins, giving many letters a springy, gestural feel. Spacing appears naturally variable from glyph to glyph, and the silhouette stays crisp despite the brushlike modulation, helping the texture remain legible at display sizes.