Print Ugbak 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, playful, whimsical, hand-drawn, quirky, storybook, hand-lettered charm, compact display, playful branding, friendly emphasis, condensed, tall, lively, bouncy, organic.
A tall, condensed hand-drawn print face with lively, slightly irregular letterforms and a pronounced stroke-contrast feel created by tapered joins and uneven terminal pressure. Stems are long and slender, counters are relatively open for such narrow proportions, and many terminals finish in soft hooks, curls, or teardrop-like flicks. Curves and bowls have a gentle wobble that reads intentional rather than rough, giving the design a consistent, crafted rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Works best for short-to-medium display settings where its narrow proportions and hand-drawn modulation can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, packaging, branding accents, and book or album covers. It can also suit pull quotes or subheads when a playful, crafted voice is desired, rather than dense body text.
The overall tone is friendly and whimsical, with a storybook charm that feels casual and human. Its narrow, springy shapes and curled terminals add personality and lightheartedness, making the text feel animated and expressive rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a personable, hand-lettered look with a compact footprint, combining tall condensed proportions with decorative, tapered terminals. Its consistent irregularity suggests a deliberate effort to balance readability with character for expressive display typography.
Capital forms tend to be especially tall and columnar, while lowercase introduces more gesture through curled tails and hooked ascenders/descenders. Numerals echo the same drawn modulation, with simplified silhouettes and occasional flourish that keeps the set cohesive.