Print Ugrol 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, greeting cards, branding, playful, whimsical, handmade, retro, friendly, hand-lettered, casual display, expressive tone, space saving, brand voice, brushed, bouncy, quirky, compact, expressive.
A compact, hand-drawn print with a lightly slanted stance and a brush-like, high-contrast stroke. Letterforms are narrow overall with uneven, lively widths, and they show soft tapering, rounded terminals, and occasional teardrop-like joins that suggest quick pen or brush pressure. Curves are slightly irregular and organic, with simplified, informal construction that keeps counters open and silhouettes legible even as the rhythm stays loose and human.
Best suited to short to medium-length settings where personality matters—headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and brand marks that want an informal handmade flavor. It can also work for greeting cards, invitations, and social graphics, especially when paired with a calmer text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a casual charm that feels crafty and slightly retro. Its narrow, energetic shapes and inky contrast give it a spirited voice that reads as approachable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering while staying readable and consistent across a full alphanumeric set. Its narrow proportions and lively stroke modulation help it deliver an expressive, space-efficient display voice.
Capitals are tall and lean with distinctive, characterful shapes (notably in forms like A, J, Q, and R), while lowercase maintains a small, compact presence that reinforces the handwritten feel. Numerals follow the same brushy logic, with simple, readable forms and subtle stroke modulation that matches the alphabet.