Print Upguk 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, comics, playful, quirky, casual, friendly, hand-drawn, handmade charm, informal voice, playful display, approachability, rounded, blobby, soft, wonky, bouncy.
A compact, hand-drawn display face with chunky, rounded strokes and slightly irregular contours that mimic marker or brush lettering. Forms are tall and condensed with gently tapered terminals, uneven stroke edges, and subtle shape wobble that keeps the rhythm lively. Counters tend to be small and soft, and the overall spacing feels organically inconsistent in a way that reinforces the handmade look while staying legible at larger sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, stickers, packaging, and social graphics where a handmade voice is desirable. It can work well for kid-focused materials, casual event promos, and playful branding, but the tight counters and narrow proportions suggest avoiding long text or very small sizes.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a humorous, doodled character that reads as approachable rather than refined. Its narrow, bouncy silhouettes and softened corners give it a youthful, crafty feel suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, hand-printed look with strong presence and clear personality, prioritizing charm and immediacy over typographic polish. Its condensed, chunky forms aim to stay attention-grabbing while retaining the spontaneity of lettering drawn quickly by hand.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, simplified construction, and several letters lean on distinctive, slightly exaggerated features (like narrow bowls and compact apertures) that emphasize personality over neutrality. Numerals match the same rounded, condensed construction for a cohesive set.