Print Utkil 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, invitations, branding, friendly, handmade, playful, storybook, casual, human warmth, casual readability, whimsical charm, hand-lettered feel, rounded, soft terminals, brushy, bouncy, lively.
A narrow, hand-drawn print style with gently flared strokes and rounded, brush-like terminals. Letterforms show subtle irregularities in stroke width and curvature, creating a lively rhythm while staying legible. Capitals are relatively tall and slightly decorative in their curves, while the lowercase has a soft, bouncy baseline feel with compact counters and simple, open shapes. Numerals follow the same informal, slightly calligraphic construction, with smooth curves and modest contrast between thick and thin areas.
This font works well for display and short-to-medium passages where a casual, personable voice is desired, such as children’s publishing, craft and food packaging, greeting cards, and event materials. It can also support brand accents (headlines, pull quotes, labels) when a friendly handmade feel is preferred over a strict text face.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, human touch that reads as personal rather than polished. Its soft curves and slightly quirky details suggest an inviting, storybook sensibility suited to friendly messaging and informal branding.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of informal hand lettering while keeping forms consistent enough for comfortable reading in sample text. Its narrow build and soft, brushy terminals suggest a practical display-and-copy companion for approachable, playful communication.
Curved joins and subtle stroke flares are consistent across the set, giving the design a cohesive marker/brush impression without connecting strokes. Spacing appears comfortable in text, and the narrow proportions help it fit more content while maintaining a handwritten character.