Print Utgow 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, posters, packaging, titles, storybook, whimsical, folkloric, playful, old-world, handmade feel, narrative tone, decorative display, rustic charm, tapered, angular, textured, chiseled, calligraphic.
A lively, hand-drawn print face with narrow proportions and gently irregular widths that create a natural rhythm. Strokes show a tapered, brush-to-pen character with pointed terminals and occasional wedge-like joins, producing a subtly chiseled texture rather than smooth geometry. Curves are slightly asymmetric and some letters lean into angularity (notably in diagonals and sharp shoulders), giving the alphabet a crisp, cut-paper feel while remaining readable. The lowercase is compact with modest ascenders and descenders, and the overall spacing feels slightly uneven in an intentional, handwritten way.
Best suited for short to medium-length text where personality matters: book covers, chapter titles, pull quotes, posters, game or fantasy branding, and packaging that wants an artisanal or storybook feel. It can work for brief paragraphs at comfortable sizes, but its lively stroke texture and narrow build are especially effective in headings and titling.
The tone is whimsical and story-driven, suggesting folklore, fantasy, and playful editorial voice. Its sharp tips and ink-like tapering add a hint of drama, while the informal construction keeps it friendly and approachable rather than formal or severe.
The design appears intended to emulate hand-rendered lettering with a controlled calligraphic taper, balancing readability with a distinctive, characterful silhouette. Its goal is to add narrative charm and a crafted, illustrative tone to display typography without resorting to connected script.
Capitals have a decorative, display-like presence that can dominate a line, while the lowercase carries more of the casual handwritten flavor. Numerals follow the same tapered, slightly angular logic and read well at larger sizes where the textured stroke endings are most apparent.