Print Upkus 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, children’s, posters, headlines, social media, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, handmade, approachability, informality, legibility, handmade feel, rounded, monoline, soft terminals, open counters, tall ascenders.
A monoline, hand-drawn print style with narrow proportions and generous vertical rhythm. Strokes stay largely even with subtly rounded corners and softened terminals, giving the letterforms a smooth, marker-like finish. Curves are open and slightly relaxed, while straight strokes remain clean and upright; overall spacing feels airy, helping the set read clearly despite its informal construction. Uppercase forms are simple and tall, and the lowercase maintains a steady, readable structure with modest irregularities that preserve a handmade texture.
Well suited to short-to-medium copy where an informal voice is desirable, such as packaging, labels, classroom materials, children’s content, and friendly editorial sidebars. Its narrow build and clean monoline strokes also work well for headlines, posters, and social media graphics where a personable tone is needed without sacrificing legibility.
The font conveys a friendly, casual tone with a lighthearted, everyday feel. Its neat-but-not-mechanical drawing suggests human warmth and approachability rather than precision or formality, making it feel conversational and welcoming.
The likely intention is to provide an easygoing handwritten print that feels human and inviting while staying clean enough for consistent typesetting. It aims for simple, legible forms with just enough natural variation to avoid a sterile appearance.
The design keeps a consistent, uncluttered shape language, with clear distinctions between rounds and verticals and minimal ornamentation. Numerals follow the same straightforward, rounded construction, supporting cohesive text and display use.