Print Ufrev 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, book covers, packaging, posters, greeting cards, storybook, whimsical, hand-drawn, vintage, playful, hand-lettered charm, display personality, storybook tone, vintage flair, spiky serifs, calligraphic, quirky, organic, lively.
A narrow, high-contrast hand-drawn print style with slender stems, tapered terminals, and small triangular, spur-like serif hints that appear inconsistently by design. Curves are slightly irregular and asymmetrical, with a lively rhythm and noticeable stroke modulation that suggests a pen or brush rather than constructed geometry. Counters tend to be compact, the x-height is modest, and ascenders/descenders are relatively prominent, giving lines a light, airy texture despite the strong thick–thin contrast. Numerals and capitals carry the same angular, tapered finishing, helping the set feel cohesive while retaining a casually drawn looseness.
Best suited to display settings where personality matters: children’s titles, book covers, boutique packaging, posters, and greeting cards. It can also work for short pull quotes or chapter heads where a hand-drawn, storybook flavor is desired, but its narrow proportions and strong contrast make it less ideal for long, small-size body copy.
The font reads as whimsical and story-like, with an old-world, fairy-tale warmth. Its spiky serif touches and gentle irregularity create a quirky, characterful tone that feels personable and a bit eccentric rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of informal hand lettering while maintaining enough consistency for repeatable typesetting. By combining tapered strokes with small, angular serif-like ticks, it aims for a distinctive, slightly vintage display voice that feels playful and illustrative.
In running text the contrast and tight proportions produce a crisp, rhythmic sparkle, while the intentionally uneven terminals keep it from looking mechanical. The pointed finishing on many strokes becomes a key visual signature, giving headings a slightly magical, folklore-flavored accent.