Print Ulgik 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, quotes, greeting cards, branding, packaging, playful, whimsical, casual, handmade, airy, handwritten charm, expressive caps, casual display, personal tone, crafted feel, looped, bouncy, spindly, flourished, monoline-ish.
A slender, hand-drawn print with a right-leaning slant and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes feel pen-like with modest contrast: downstrokes thicken slightly while upstrokes taper, and many joins resolve in fine hairlines. Capitals are tall and expressive, often built from single, continuous gestures with looped entries/exits and occasional interior swashes. Lowercase stays small relative to the ascenders and capitals, with long, narrow ascenders/descenders and simple, open bowls; spacing and glyph widths vary noticeably, reinforcing an organic, handwritten cadence. Numerals are similarly narrow and lightly drawn, mixing straightforward forms with a few decorative curves.
Works best for short to medium display settings where its narrow, looping forms can be appreciated—headlines, pull quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and boutique branding. It can also add personality to packaging labels or social graphics, especially when used sparingly and paired with a quieter companion face for longer copy.
The tone is friendly and informal, with a light, sketchy energy that reads as personal and spontaneous rather than polished or formal. Flourished capitals add a touch of charm and showiness, while the delicate hairlines keep the overall color airy and relaxed.
The font appears designed to capture a quick, modern handwritten look with expressive capitals and a lightly flourished, pen-drawn finish. Its narrow proportions and variable gesture widths suggest an emphasis on charm and personality over strict uniformity, aiming for an approachable, crafted feel in display typography.
The design relies on tall verticals, loops, and extended terminals for character, so it benefits from generous line spacing where ascenders, descenders, and swashes have room to breathe. The most decorative moments concentrate in the uppercase, which can create a natural hierarchy when mixed with the simpler lowercase.