Print Utkav 6 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, headlines, friendly, playful, handmade, casual, approachable, human warmth, informality, handwritten texture, casual readability, monolinear feel, rounded, loose rhythm, soft terminals, bouncy baseline.
A casual print hand with lightly irregular strokes and a soft, rounded finish. Letterforms show gentle modulation and a slightly wobbly, drawn-by-hand rhythm, with narrow overall proportions and uneven character widths that add texture. Curves are open and airy, joins are simple, and terminals often end in subtle hooks or blunted tips rather than sharp serifs. The lowercase reads compact with a noticeably modest x-height, while ascenders and capitals rise tall, creating a lively vertical cadence.
Works well for short to medium-length copy where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as children’s materials, café or boutique packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and informal posters. It’s especially effective in headlines, pull quotes, and branding accents where its lively rhythm can be a feature rather than a distraction.
The font communicates an easygoing, personable tone—more like neat handwriting than formal typography. Its slight inconsistencies and bouncy spacing create a warm, human presence that feels playful without becoming chaotic, making text feel conversational and inviting.
The design appears intended to mimic clean, informal handwriting in an unconnected print style, prioritizing approachability and character over strict uniformity. Its proportions and subtle irregularities suggest a font made to add human warmth to display text while staying readable.
Capitals have a simple, storybook-like construction, while the lowercase remains straightforward and legible with minimal connective gestures. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded shapes and a slightly varied stance from figure to figure, reinforcing the handmade texture in running text.