Print Utley 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, craft labels, social graphics, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, quirky, handmade tone, casual readability, space saving, friendly branding, rounded, brushy, slightly irregular, soft terminals, compact.
A narrow, hand-drawn print face with rounded forms and lightly uneven strokes that feel brush- or marker-made. Stems are generally straight but wobble subtly, with soft, blunted terminals and occasional swelling where strokes begin or end. Curves are compact and slightly asymmetrical, and counters tend to be small, giving the letters a tight, condensed rhythm. Spacing looks natural and a bit inconsistent in a handwritten way, while overall alignment remains upright and readable.
It works well for short to medium-length text where a casual, personable voice is desired—such as posters, packaging callouts, craft and DIY labeling, classroom materials, and social media graphics. The condensed feel can help fit more copy into tight spaces while still keeping a handwritten character.
The font conveys an approachable, informal tone with a gently quirky personality. Its narrow proportions and lively stroke movement create a chatty, handmade feel that reads as friendly rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, neat hand printing with a brushy texture and controlled irregularity, offering an informal look that stays legible in continuous text. Its compact proportions suggest an aim to combine handwritten charm with space-efficient setting.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same hand-rendered logic, with simple, single-storey lowercase forms and rounded punctuation-like dots. Numerals match the same narrow, slightly bouncy construction, keeping the set cohesive in text.