Print Utlun 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, quirky, handmade, storybook, friendly, handwritten charm, friendly tone, casual display, human texture, playful branding, monoline feel, soft terminals, rounded forms, bouncy rhythm, casual.
This font presents informal, hand-drawn letterforms with a slightly bouncy baseline and gently uneven stroke behavior that reads as made-by-hand rather than mechanically constructed. Strokes feel mostly even in weight with modest contrast appearing in curves and joins, and many terminals taper or round off instead of ending in crisp serifs. Proportions are compact and generally narrow, with tall ascenders/descenders relative to a shorter lowercase body, giving the text a vertical, lively texture. Curves are soft and open, counters stay legible, and overall spacing has a natural, slightly irregular rhythm that reinforces the drawn look.
It works well for short to medium-length text where personality is desired: children’s and family-oriented materials, playful branding, packaging callouts, and editorial or promotional headlines. The narrow proportions help fit longer words into tighter spaces, while the handmade rhythm keeps display lines engaging. It’s best used at sizes where its soft terminals and subtle stroke variation can be appreciated.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a whimsical, slightly offbeat personality. It suggests a casual, conversational voice—more playful than formal—making text feel friendly and human. The irregularities are controlled enough to remain readable while still conveying warmth and charm.
The design appears intended to mimic casual print handwriting with a consistent, curated set of quirks for charm and approachability. Its compact width and tall vertical proportions suggest a goal of creating an expressive display-friendly texture that remains readable in phrases and short paragraphs.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple, rounded silhouettes, while lowercase shapes introduce more character through looped descenders and gently varied widths, increasing the handwritten flavor in running text. Numerals follow the same soft, drawn construction and integrate comfortably with the letters, supporting mixed alphanumeric settings without looking mismatched.