Print Umbup 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, human touch, informal tone, quick note, friendly branding, casual display, rounded, monoline, bouncy, loose, fluid.
This font presents a handwritten print style with smooth, monoline strokes and a consistent right-leaning slant. Letterforms are narrow and tall with rounded terminals and softly inflated curves, producing a gentle, bouncy rhythm across words. Stroke joins are fluid and slightly simplified, with occasional looped forms in lowercase (notably in letters like g, y, and f) that add movement without creating full cursive connections. Spacing is moderately open and the baseline feel is subtly lively, reinforcing an informal, drawn-by-hand consistency.
It works best for short to medium-length text where a warm, informal voice is desired—such as packaging callouts, café-style menus, greeting cards, posters, and social media graphics. The narrow, energetic letterforms also suit quotes, invitations, and brand accents where a handwritten feel helps soften the message.
The overall tone is friendly and personable, like quick marker or pen lettering used for notes, labels, and informal headlines. Its soft curves and animated shapes give it a cheerful, easygoing character that feels human and approachable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture an everyday handwritten print look—quick, smooth, and consistently slanted—while maintaining clear individual letterforms for easy reading. It aims to balance spontaneity with enough regularity to function reliably in display and casual text settings.
Capitals are straightforward and legible with a gentle handwritten flair, pairing comfortably with the lowercase. Numerals follow the same relaxed, rounded logic and read clearly in short strings, supporting casual informational use without feeling rigid or technical.