Print Upkus 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, craft labels, invitations, friendly, playful, casual, quirky, approachable, handwritten warmth, casual readability, playful tone, human texture, rounded, monoline, soft terminals, hand-drawn, bouncy.
A monoline, hand-drawn print style with narrow proportions and gently irregular rhythm. Strokes are smooth and even in weight, with rounded corners and softened terminals that keep the forms light and informal. Curves are slightly asymmetric and spacing varies a bit from letter to letter, producing an organic, written feel while remaining legible. Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive structure, and the overall silhouette stays clean without joins or cursive connections.
Well-suited for short-to-medium text where a friendly, informal impression is desired, such as children’s materials, casual packaging, shop signage, posters, and invitations. It also works nicely for headings, pull quotes, and branded snippets that benefit from a hand-rendered touch.
The face conveys an easygoing, personable tone—more like neat marker lettering than a polished geometric sans. Its subtle quirks and soft shaping add warmth and humor, giving text a relaxed, conversational voice.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday handwriting in an unconnected print form—prioritizing approachability and clarity over strict typographic precision. Its controlled monoline strokes and soft terminals suggest a balance between hand-made charm and dependable readability.
Tall ascenders/descenders and open counters help readability, while the narrower set and uneven micro-spacing create a lively texture in lines of text. Numerals follow the same simple, rounded construction, reading clearly alongside the letters.