Print Utrak 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, children’s books, packaging, headlines, posters, storybook, friendly, handmade, old-style, warm, add warmth, humanize text, evoke classic, increase charm, informal voice, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, calligraphic, lively rhythm, rounded joins.
This typeface shows a handwritten, print-like construction with bracketed serifs and softly flared stroke endings that give the letters a gently carved look. Strokes have moderate contrast and a subtly uneven, hand-drawn rhythm, with small idiosyncrasies in curves and joins that keep repetition from feeling mechanical. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed overall, with sturdy verticals, rounded bowls, and open counters that remain clear in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same drawn logic, mixing simple straight stems with rounded forms and modest baseline presence.
It works well for display and short-to-medium text where a friendly, crafted tone is desired—such as book covers, children’s materials, menus, packaging, and editorial headlines. In larger sizes, the soft serif details and lively stroke modulation become a defining feature for posters and branding accents.
The overall tone feels storybook and personable, combining a classic, slightly old-fashioned flavor with an approachable handmade charm. It reads as warm and informal rather than strict or corporate, lending text a human, crafted voice.
The design appears intended to bridge traditional serif readability with an informal, hand-drawn character, offering a familiar literary structure while adding warmth and personality. Its shapes prioritize legibility and charm over geometric precision, suggesting use in expressive, narrative-forward typography.
Uppercase forms lean toward traditional roman shapes while retaining hand-rendered quirks, and the lowercase maintains a steady, readable texture with noticeable individuality in letters like g, k, and y. Spacing appears comfortable in running text, supporting a smooth line-to-line rhythm without looking overly tight.