Print Utkub 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, whimsical, hand-drawn, friendly, casual, handmade feel, approachability, display charm, casual readability, rounded, quirky, soft terminals, lively rhythm, irregularity.
A compact, hand-drawn print with tall, narrow proportions and gently irregular stroke behavior. Stems are mostly straight but subtly waver, with rounded corners and softly tapered terminals that suggest marker or brush pressure without strong modulation. Counters are small and somewhat uneven, and many forms lean on simplified geometry—oval bowls, slender arches, and short crossbars—creating a lively, informal texture. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand cadence while remaining legible at display sizes.
This font suits display and short text where a friendly, handmade impression is desirable—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, café or boutique branding, greeting cards, and casual posters. It can work for pull quotes or headings where its irregular rhythm adds charm, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, with a whimsical, storybook quality. Its slightly bouncy rhythm and softened endings read as approachable and handmade rather than strict or technical, making text feel conversational and warm.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-lettered print voice that feels crafted and approachable while staying readable. Its narrow build and consistent, simplified structures help it set compactly, while the intentional irregularities preserve a human, drawn texture.
Uppercase forms have a tall presence with narrow bowls, while lowercase shows distinctly simple, single-storey constructions and modest ascenders/descenders that keep lines compact. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded shapes and occasional flourish-like curves that add character without becoming script-like.