Print Utbat 13 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, signage, book covers, headlines, friendly, playful, folksy, handmade, retro, human warmth, informal display, retro charm, approachability, rounded, soft terminals, tall proportions, bouncy rhythm, quirky.
A tall, rounded print face with gently irregular, hand-drawn construction and a lively baseline rhythm. Strokes are sturdy with subtly softened joins and bulb-like curves, giving counters an oval, slightly condensed feel. Terminals tend to be blunt or softly tapered, with occasional flare-like endings that keep the texture energetic rather than mechanical. Uppercase forms are narrow and vertical, while lowercase shows more personality in descenders and bowls, producing a conversational, uneven-but-consistent color in text.
Well-suited for display roles where a friendly handmade voice is desired, such as posters, packaging, menus, signage, and book or album covers. It can also work for short bursts of text—captions, pull quotes, or brand statements—when you want warmth and informality more than strict typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, homespun character that feels casual and human. Its slightly quirky proportions and soft curves lend a retro, storybook sensibility without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-drawn printed lettering in a compact, vertical silhouette, balancing bold presence with soft, approachable shapes. It aims for character and readability in display settings, prioritizing personality and rhythm over rigid geometric consistency.
In longer text the letterspacing reads open enough to maintain clarity, while the condensed, tall shapes create a distinctive vertical cadence. Numerals share the same rounded, hand-inked feel, helping headings and short callouts stay stylistically cohesive.