Print Upkun 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade, human warmth, space saving, casual legibility, playful display, rounded, monoline, condensed, tall, bouncy.
A tall, tightly set handwritten print with monoline strokes and softened, rounded terminals. Letterforms are compact and condensed with a gently uneven rhythm that reads as hand-drawn rather than geometric. Curves are narrow and vertical stress is minimal; joins stay unconnected, keeping a clean, legible skeleton. Ascenders and capitals feel elongated, while counters are small and tidy, giving the overall texture a slim, upright presence.
It works well for short-to-medium text where a casual, personable voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, café menus, stickers, and display lines in posters or social graphics. The condensed build also helps fit longer words into tight spaces while still staying readable.
The font conveys a lighthearted, approachable tone with a slightly quirky, storybook charm. Its narrow, tall proportions and subtle hand wobble add personality without becoming messy, making it feel informal, friendly, and human.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, condensed handwritten print that feels informal and friendly while remaining organized in running text. It balances charm and legibility by pairing narrow proportions with consistent, rounded monoline strokes.
Repeated shapes show consistent stroke width and a controlled hand-rendered wobble, creating a steady line of text even at smaller sizes. The numerals and capitals maintain the same narrow, upright stance as the lowercase, supporting cohesive mixed text.