Print Uglav 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, greeting cards, children’s media, playful, whimsical, casual, friendly, handmade, hand-lettered feel, casual warmth, expressive display, playful tone, bouncy, quirky, spiky, brushy, textured.
This font presents a hand-drawn print style with lively, uneven rhythm and noticeable stroke modulation. Letterforms are generally slim with tall ascenders and descenders, while the lowercase maintains a relatively small x-height. Strokes taper into pointed terminals and occasional wedge-like starts, giving a slightly brush-and-pen feel; curves are open and lightly irregular rather than mechanically smooth. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, and spacing feels organic, producing a natural, written cadence in words and lines of text.
This font performs best in display roles such as headlines, short blurbs, and branding elements where its handmade texture can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging, invitations, and casual editorial pull quotes, especially when a friendly, crafted voice is desired. For long passages at small sizes, its narrow forms and lively stroke contrast may benefit from generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a quirky, storybook-like charm. Its animated terminals and bouncy shapes read as approachable and slightly mischievous, suited to lighthearted messaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a slightly brushy edge—prioritizing personality and rhythm over strict uniformity. Its tapered terminals and varied proportions suggest an aim to feel spontaneous and human while remaining legible in short-to-medium lines.
Capitals are expressive and somewhat calligraphic in spirit, while the lowercase leans toward simple, readable handwritten printing. Numerals follow the same tapered, drawn construction, keeping a cohesive texture across mixed-content settings.