Print Utkov 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, invitations, craft branding, friendly, quirky, handmade, whimsical, casual, handmade feel, friendly display, storybook tone, casual readability, rounded, soft terminals, brushlike, textured, lively.
A narrow, hand-drawn serif with lightly irregular outlines and a brushlike rhythm. Strokes show subtle modulation and tapered terminals, with small wedge-like serifs that feel drawn rather than constructed. Curves are slightly asymmetric and counters are compact, creating an animated, uneven texture in text. Lowercase forms are simple and readable with a relatively low x-height and tall, slender ascenders, while capitals are upright and gently condensed with occasional flared strokes.
Well suited to short-to-medium passages where a friendly, handmade feel is desired, such as children’s and educational materials, artisanal packaging, café menus, and event invitations. It also works effectively for headlines and display copy on posters or social graphics where a casual serif with personality can stand in for hand lettering.
The overall tone is approachable and playful, with a storybook charm that feels human and informal. Its mild irregularity adds warmth and personality without becoming chaotic, giving text a conversational, crafted quality.
Designed to mimic informal hand lettering in a serifed style, balancing legibility with charming irregularities. The narrow proportions and tapered, drawn serifs suggest an intention to add warmth and character to display and lightweight text settings without looking overly formal.
In continuous text it produces a lively, slightly bouncy color due to varying widths and small variations in stroke endings. The numerals and punctuation follow the same drawn character, keeping a consistent handmade voice across mixed content.