Print Ugluk 12 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, editorial, playful, quirky, retro, whimsical, storybook, expressive display, hand-drawn charm, vintage flair, attention grabbing, condensed, calligraphic, tall, spiky serifs, ink-trap feel.
A tall, tightly set display face with strongly condensed proportions and pronounced stroke modulation. Stems are heavy and vertical, while joins and terminals taper into sharp, wedge-like points that read as informal serifs. Curves are narrow and slightly elastic, giving counters a squeezed, oval rhythm, and many letters show hand-drawn irregularities in where thick-to-thin transitions land. Overall spacing and widths vary noticeably by character, reinforcing an energetic, handmade texture despite the consistent vertical stance.
Best suited to short display settings where its condensed width and spiky terminals can carry personality—headlines, poster typography, packaging, and book or event titles. It can also work for pull quotes or section openers in editorial design, but benefits from generous tracking and moderate sizes to keep the tight counters from feeling cramped.
The font feels playful and characterful, with a slightly eccentric, old-time flavor. Its skinny silhouettes and dramatic contrast create a lively, theatrical tone that can read as quirky, crafty, and a bit mischievous rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic an informal, hand-rendered print style while maintaining a strong, condensed silhouette for attention-grabbing display use. Its high-contrast strokes and pointed terminals prioritize expressiveness and rhythm over neutrality.
Round characters like O/Q show compact counters, and the Q features a small tail that adds a decorative touch. Several lowercase forms (notably a, g, y) lean toward looped or single-storey, pen-influenced constructions, and punctuation appears slender and vertical to match the overall narrow rhythm.