Print Utlab 6 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, greeting cards, children’s media, folksy, playful, handmade, storybook, casual, handmade warmth, friendly display, casual branding, whimsical tone, brushy, irregular, tapered, rounded, wobbly.
A lively hand-drawn print face with slightly wobbly stroke paths and softly tapered terminals that suggest a brush or marker. Letterforms are generally narrow and upright, with modest contrast created by pressure-like thick–thin modulation and occasional swelling at curves. Rounds are imperfect and organic, and spacing varies subtly from glyph to glyph, creating a natural, uneven rhythm. Lowercase forms sit on a steady baseline but keep a compact feel, with small counters and a short x-height impression in running text.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text where personality is important—posters, book covers, labels, menus, and greeting-card style layouts. It can also work for children’s or craft-oriented branding and social graphics, especially where an inviting, hand-rendered look is desired.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a whimsical, storybook character. Its gentle irregularities read as personal and approachable rather than polished, giving text a friendly, human cadence. The font feels lighthearted and crafty, suited to cheerful messaging and casual display settings.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of quick hand lettering in a consistent, usable typeface. It balances legibility with expressive brush-like modulation, aiming for a casual, handcrafted voice for everyday display typography.
Distinctive, slightly calligraphic details show up in curved joins and hooked strokes (notably in letters like J, y, and g), while many terminals finish in soft points rather than blunt cuts. Capitals maintain a simple, readable skeleton but keep the same handmade tapering and unevenness, helping headings feel expressive without becoming overly decorative.