Print Utrow 6 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, invitations, headlines, playful, whimsical, storybook, folksy, casual, hand-lettered feel, friendly readability, casual charm, playful display, rounded, bouncy, loopy, soft terminals, irregular rhythm.
A lively, hand-drawn print face with narrow proportions and a gently uneven baseline rhythm. Strokes show medium contrast with subtle flare and taper, producing soft, brushy terminals rather than crisp cuts. Curves are generous and slightly lopsided in a natural way, with round bowls and occasional looped joins in letters like g and y. The uppercase set mixes tall, open forms with simplified construction, while the lowercase is compact with a notably short x-height and chunky, friendly counters. Numerals follow the same informal logic, with rounded shapes and slightly quirky detailing that keeps the texture animated in running text.
Well suited to titles, short paragraphs, and display text in children’s publishing, playful editorial layouts, craft branding, packaging, and event materials. It can also work for pull quotes and casual signage where a friendly hand-lettered tone is desired.
The overall tone is warm and informal, suggesting hand-lettered charm rather than strict typographic neutrality. Its bouncy irregularity and rounded forms give it a playful, storybook voice that feels approachable and lightly mischievous without becoming chaotic.
Likely drawn to capture the feel of an easygoing hand-printed marker or brush script translated into unconnected letters. The intent appears to be readability with personality—maintaining recognizable letterforms while preserving the spontaneous quirks of handmade strokes.
The design reads best when its unevenness can be appreciated: spacing and widths vary subtly across characters, creating a natural handwritten cadence. Distinctive, looped descenders and soft stroke endings add personality, while the relatively narrow set helps longer lines stay compact.