Print Upken 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, hand-drawn, handwritten charm, compact fit, casual clarity, monoline, rounded, bouncy, compact, soft terminals.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with gently uneven curves and subtle stroke wobble that suggest marker or felt-tip writing. Counters tend to be small and rounded, and spacing is lively rather than mechanically uniform, creating an informal rhythm while keeping shapes clear and upright. Numerals match the same simple, narrow construction and friendly rounding.
Best suited to short to medium-length copy where an informal, personable voice is desired—such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, and greeting-card style messaging. The narrow proportions help fit longer words into tight spaces while maintaining a hand-drawn feel.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and lightly whimsical. Its narrow, bouncy silhouettes and hand-made irregularities feel conversational and youthful, adding personality without becoming chaotic.
Designed to mimic quick, neat hand lettering in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with a casual, characterful texture. The narrow build and rounded finishing aim to keep layouts compact while projecting a friendly, informal tone.
Capitals read cleanly at display sizes, while the lowercase shows the most character through slightly varied widths and simplified joins. The texture stays consistent across the set, giving text a cohesive handwritten color even in longer lines.