Print Utley 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids content, craft branding, social graphics, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade, human warmth, playful display, informal voice, handmade charm, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, loose rhythm, monoline-ish.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, print-like construction with slightly irregular geometry and a relaxed, bouncy baseline. Strokes are mostly even but show gentle modulation and tapered ends, creating soft terminals rather than crisp cuts. Counters are compact and often slightly lopsided, and curves feel springy and organic rather than mathematically smooth. Overall spacing is loose and uneven in an intentional, handmade way, giving the letters an airy rhythm despite their compact proportions.
It works best for short to medium-length text where personality matters: posters, headlines, labels, packaging, invitations, and social media graphics. The lively irregularity can also suit children’s materials, DIY/craft branding, and playful editorial callouts, especially at display sizes where the hand-drawn details remain clear.
The overall tone is approachable and lighthearted, with a quirky, storybook-like charm. Its imperfect details and soft endings read as personal and informal, evoking doodles, classroom notes, and casual packaging. The rhythm feels upbeat and friendly rather than refined or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a casual handwritten voice with consistent, legible letterforms while preserving the charm of human variation. Its soft terminals and lively rhythm suggest a focus on warmth and approachability for display and informal communication.
Uppercase forms are simple and gestural, while lowercase letters lean toward rounded, single-storey shapes that emphasize informality. Numerals match the same hand-drawn logic, with open curves and slightly varying stroke endings, helping text feel cohesive in mixed alphanumeric settings.