Print Utbaz 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, branding, playful, whimsical, handmade, friendly, retro, hand-lettered feel, display impact, approachability, quirkiness, tall, condensed, bouncy, inky, irregular.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with slightly uneven strokes and subtly tapered terminals that evoke a marker or brush-pen edge. Letterforms are mostly upright but show gentle, humanized waviness in stems and curves, with modest contrast and occasional flared ends. Counters are compact and vertical, spacing is airy, and overall widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a natural, drawn rhythm. The lowercase has simple, single-storey forms and a casual, slightly loping baseline that keeps text lively without becoming messy.
Works best in display contexts such as posters, book covers, packaging, and short headlines where its tall, quirky rhythm can be appreciated. It can also support branding elements and labels that benefit from a friendly, handcrafted voice, especially when set with generous tracking and comfortable line spacing.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—cheerful and a bit quirky, like hand-lettered signage or a playful book title. Its narrow, tall proportions add a theatrical, storybook flavor while the imperfect stroke behavior keeps it approachable and unpretentious.
The design appears intended to mimic neat but naturally imperfect hand lettering—condensed to fit more characters vertically while staying expressive. It prioritizes charm and recognizability over strict geometric precision, aiming for an inviting, handcrafted look suitable for casual editorial and promotional use.
Capitals read like simplified display caps with minimal ornamentation, while distinctive narrow forms (notably in tall verticals) and occasional top/bottom flicks give the alphabet a recognizable silhouette. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded shapes and slight inconsistencies that prioritize character over strict uniformity.