Print Utkuv 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, invitations, packaging, craft branding, playful, whimsical, folksy, storybook, casual, handmade feel, friendly tone, decorative text, casual readability, bouncy, rounded, brushy, quirky, lively.
A lively handwritten print with unconnected letterforms and a slightly irregular, drawn rhythm. Strokes have a brushy, slightly flared finish and soft terminals, with modest contrast and subtle wobble that keeps the texture informal. Counters tend to be rounded and somewhat compact, and the overall proportions feel narrow with occasional width shifts between letters. Ascenders and capitals are tall and prominent, while lowercase sits relatively low, creating a cheerful, slightly top-heavy silhouette in text.
Best for display and short-to-medium text where a personable, handmade voice is desired, such as children’s materials, casual posters, greeting cards, invitations, and artisanal packaging. It can also work for playful branding accents and headings, where its distinctive shapes help create a memorable tone.
The font reads friendly and expressive, with a playful, storybook tone that feels handmade rather than polished. Its gentle quirks and bouncy shapes suggest warmth, humor, and approachability—well suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering—clean enough to set smoothly, but irregular enough to preserve an authentic, drawn character. Its narrow stance and tall capitals help it remain space-efficient while still feeling expressive.
Several characters show intentionally idiosyncratic shapes—especially in curved letters and diagonals—which adds charm but also increases visual personality. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic with rounded forms and simplified construction, keeping the overall color consistent across mixed text.