Print Upguk 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, children’s media, playful, handmade, friendly, whimsical, casual, human touch, approachability, playfulness, informality, rounded, blobby, soft terminals, irregular, compact.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with thick, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are tall and narrow with gently uneven contours, giving a slightly wobbly, marker-like edge rather than crisp geometry. Counters are small and often asymmetrical, and curves feel pinched and organic, with occasional bulges that add character. Spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, drawn-by-hand rhythm.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its handmade texture can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and playful editorial callouts. It also works well for children’s products, crafts, and casual brand voices where a friendly, informal feel is desired.
The font reads as warm, quirky, and approachable, with a kid-friendly, storybook sensibility. Its narrow, bouncy forms and soft edges create a cheerful tone that feels more crafty than polished, lending itself to lighthearted messaging and personable branding.
Likely designed to mimic a confident hand-printed marker style: compact, bold silhouettes with intentionally imperfect outlines to keep the tone human and approachable while remaining legible in display sizes.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent condensed proportion, helping mixed-case text keep a steady vertical texture. Dots and small details (like i/j tittles) are rounded and prominent, and numerals follow the same narrow, hand-inked logic for cohesive set-wide color.