Print Upbek 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids, craft, packaging, posters, headlines, playful, casual, friendly, whimsical, hand-drawn, handmade feel, approachability, informal voice, quirky texture, monoline, rounded, bouncy, naive, irregular.
A hand-drawn print style with monoline strokes, rounded terminals, and a gently wobbly baseline that keeps the texture lively. Forms are compact and tall-leaning, with narrow counters and small lowercase proportions, giving the overall rhythm a tight, vertical feel. Letter shapes are simplified and slightly irregular, with occasional asymmetry and stroke wobble that reads like marker or pen lettering rather than constructed geometry. Numerals follow the same informal logic, with open curves and straightforward, unembellished construction.
Well-suited for short headlines, labels, posters, classroom materials, and kid-oriented or craft-themed designs where a human, handmade voice is helpful. It can also add warmth to packaging or social graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where the subtle wobble and narrow counters remain clear.
The tone is light, personable, and a bit quirky—more like a quick note or a handmade sign than polished editorial typography. Its unevenness feels intentional and approachable, adding warmth and humor without becoming messy.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of quick, hand-printed lettering—compact, narrow, and slightly irregular—so text feels personal and animated rather than formally typeset.
Capitals are especially tall and slender, while lowercase stays compact, creating a noticeable case contrast in proportion. Spacing appears loosely tuned in a hand-lettered way, which enhances the informal texture in longer lines.