Print Ugluk 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, playful, quirky, whimsical, storybook, vintage, hand-drawn charm, expressive display, space-saving, condensed, spiky serifs, brushy, tall ascenders, bouncy baseline.
A tall, condensed handwritten print style with pronounced stroke contrast and a slightly uneven, drawn-by-hand rhythm. Forms are narrow with long ascenders and descenders, compact bowls, and occasional wedge-like terminals that read as spiky, simplified serifs. Curves are taut and verticals are dominant, while stroke endings show subtle flicks and tapering that suggest a pen or brush. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, giving the set a lively, irregular texture in text.
Best suited to display use where its character and condensed proportions can stand out—headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, and brand marks that want an informal, hand-rendered tone. It can also work for short, expressive text in invitations or labels, particularly when a narrow footprint is helpful.
The overall tone is quirky and playful, with a lightly vintage, storybook feel. Its narrow, high-contrast shapes and idiosyncratic terminals add personality and a slightly mischievous charm, making the voice feel hand-made rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture an informal hand-printed look with dramatic contrast and a compact, vertical presence. Its varied widths and expressive terminals emphasize personality and visual flair over strict regularity, aiming for a distinctive display voice.
Uppercase letters appear especially tall and narrow, creating a strong vertical cadence, while the lowercase keeps a compact x-height with prominent extenders for a wiry silhouette. Numerals follow the same condensed logic, with distinctive, narrow figures that fit comfortably in tight settings.