Print Utkeh 13 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, event flyers, playful, spooky, storybook, rustic, quirky, expressiveness, handmade feel, thematic display, attention grabbing, brushy, angular, jagged, tall, condensed.
A tall, condensed display face with a hand-drawn, brush-like construction and irregular contours. Strokes show subtle tapering and chiseled edges, producing a lively texture rather than smooth curves. Letterforms are narrow with uneven widths and slightly inconsistent terminals, creating an intentionally rough, organic rhythm. Counters tend to be small and asymmetric, and several capitals feature sharp diagonals and wedge-like joins that emphasize a carved, gestural feel.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, event flyers, packaging, and book covers where a hand-rendered, slightly gothic/quirky flavor is desirable. It can also work for themed labels or signage when set with generous size and spacing to preserve legibility.
The overall tone feels playful and slightly eerie, like hand-lettering for a spooky story, Halloween signage, or a quirky vintage poster. Its energetic, scratchy texture reads as expressive and mischievous rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand-lettering made with a brush or marker, prioritizing personality and texture over strict typographic regularity. Its condensed build and jagged terminals aim to deliver a dramatic, characterful voice for display settings.
The font’s narrow proportions and textured edges give it strong silhouette character in headings, but the irregular stroke endings and tight interior spaces can reduce clarity at smaller sizes or in long passages. Numerals match the same hand-cut texture and maintain the tall, compact stance of the alphabet.