Print Upkis 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, craft packaging, greeting cards, posters, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, handmade warmth, casual readability, playful tone, human texture, rounded, monoline, bouncy, quirky, soft.
A monoline, hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals and gently uneven stroke behavior that mimics marker or felt-tip lettering. Proportions are compact and tall-leaning, with simplified constructions and soft curves throughout. Letterforms show small natural variations in width and spacing, giving the line a lively rhythm while staying consistent enough for continuous text. Numerals follow the same informal, rounded structure, with open counters and smooth, slightly wobbly contours.
Well-suited to lighthearted display and short-to-medium text where a personable, hand-lettered feel is desired—such as children’s products, casual packaging, invitations, classroom materials, and upbeat headlines in posters or social media graphics. It can also work for playful UI labels or captions when a friendly tone matters more than typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is warm and informal, balancing neatness with a deliberately homemade charm. Its narrow, upright forms and rounded ends read as friendly and lightly whimsical rather than serious or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, hand-printed voice that feels human and accessible. It prioritizes smooth readability and a cheerful, handmade texture over strict typographic precision, aiming for a casual, personable presence in display and supporting text.
Ascenders and capitals feel tall relative to the body, and many shapes favor single-stroke simplicity over strict geometric symmetry. The texture is clean (no brush breakup) but retains subtle irregularities that keep it from feeling mechanical.