Print Utned 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, packaging, posters, quotes, storybook, handmade, whimsical, friendly, vintage, handmade feel, approachability, expressive text, vintage charm, calligraphic, lively, brushy, soft-serifed, textured.
This typeface presents informal, hand-drawn letterforms with a subtly calligraphic, brush-like modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Strokes show noticeable contrast and gentle curvature, with softened, slightly flared ends that mimic a pen or brush lifting off the page. Proportions are somewhat irregular in a controlled way—counters, bowls, and shoulders vary slightly from glyph to glyph—creating a lively rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. The lowercase has compact, readable forms with simple structures, while capitals feel more expressive and slightly decorative, maintaining clear silhouettes and open internal space.
It works especially well for display settings such as headlines, book or chapter titles, packaging, posters, and short editorial callouts where a handmade personality is desired. It can also support short-to-medium passages when set with generous size and comfortable line spacing to let the textured rhythm breathe.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a storybook charm and a lightly vintage, handmade sensibility. Its irregularities read as intentional and human, lending a casual confidence suitable for friendly, characterful messaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand lettering while remaining legible and cohesive in continuous text. Its tapered stroke endings and measured irregularity suggest a deliberate balance between expressiveness and readability for charming, informal branding and editorial display.
In text, the font maintains good separation between letters despite the organic stroke behavior, and the contrast adds sparkle at larger sizes. Rounded joins and tapered strokes create a gentle texture across lines, while distinctive numerals and expressive capitals contribute to a playful, crafted feel.