Print Ukben 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, greeting cards, packaging, posters, craft branding, playful, whimsical, storybook, friendly, handmade, handmade charm, friendly display, quirky personality, storybook tone, monoline feel, rounded terminals, tall ascenders, looped forms, quirky.
This font has a hand-drawn print look with tall, slender proportions and a lively, slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes show a subtle calligraphic influence: verticals often appear fuller while curves taper, creating gentle contrast without sharp transitions. Terminals are rounded and soft, and several letters use distinctive looped or curled details (notably in forms like Q, J, g, and y), giving the alphabet an expressive, personal character. Spacing feels open and the overall silhouette is airy, with prominent ascenders and descenders that add vertical movement.
It works best where a friendly, handmade voice is desirable—such as children’s and family-oriented titles, greeting cards, playful packaging, small brands with a crafty identity, and short poster headlines. It can also suit pull quotes or display text in editorial layouts when a whimsical accent is needed.
The tone is lighthearted and approachable, with a whimsical, storybook energy. Its quirky loops and softened ends feel informal and human, suggesting warmth and a bit of playful eccentricity rather than strict precision.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of informal hand lettering while staying clear and readable in display sizes. By combining narrow proportions with soft terminals and occasional decorative loops, it aims to feel personable and distinctive without becoming overly ornate.
Uppercase and lowercase maintain consistent stroke behavior and curvature, but retain enough irregularity to read as drawn rather than mechanically constructed. Numerals share the same narrow, tall stance, with a few curled or hooked details that reinforce the handwritten personality.