Print Utren 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, branding, posters, children’s books, friendly, folksy, playful, storybook, crafty, handmade charm, approachability, display readability, informal warmth, rounded serifs, soft terminals, brushy, bouncy, organic.
A lively hand-rendered serif style with softly flared, wedge-like terminals and subtly uneven stroke edges that keep the texture human and tactile. Proportions are moderately wide with gently variable letter widths and a steady, readable x-height. Curves are full and slightly bulbous, counters stay open, and joins often show a mild brush-pen swell that creates a natural rhythm across words. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and rounded, while lowercase letters add a more casual, slightly bouncy cadence.
Works well for headlines and short passages where a friendly, informal tone is desired—such as packaging, café menus, boutique branding, posters, and children’s or educational materials. It can also serve in pull quotes or display subheads to add warmth and personality without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, storybook-like character that suggests hand-crafted signage or printed craft materials. Its gentle irregularities read as intentional and personable rather than messy, giving text a friendly voice and a touch of whimsy.
The font appears designed to combine the familiarity of serif letterforms with the charm of hand-made drawing, creating a dependable display face that feels personal and crafted. Its consistent skeleton and controlled irregularity suggest an intention to stay readable while adding a distinctive, human texture.
Numerals and capitals carry the same soft, flared finishing as the letters, helping mixed-content settings look cohesive. The design stays legible at text sizes while still showing its hand-drawn texture best when given a bit of space and size for the terminals and swell to read clearly.