Print Ukkod 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: display, packaging, greeting cards, children’s, craft branding, playful, whimsical, handmade, storybook, friendly, hand lettering, expressiveness, charm, display legibility, personality, bouncy, loopy, tall, airy, inked.
A narrow, handwritten print style with tall ascenders and descenders and a distinctly high-contrast, inked stroke. Letterforms are mostly unconnected with a lively, slightly uneven rhythm; strokes often taper to fine hairlines and swell into thicker verticals, giving a brush-pen or dip-pen feel. Curves are generous and occasionally loopy (notably in letters like g, j, y, and Q), while many capitals keep simple, upright structures with rounded terminals. Numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast, mixing sturdy stems with delicate entry and exit strokes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its narrow, high-contrast strokes and playful loops can be appreciated—titles, product labels, invitations, greeting cards, and craft or boutique branding. It can work for pull quotes or headings in editorial layouts, but long paragraphs may feel busy due to the lively contrast and handwritten irregularity.
The font reads as lighthearted and personable, with a whimsical, hand-drawn charm that feels crafty and approachable. Its narrow proportions and animated stroke contrast add a touch of theatrical flair, making it feel expressive without becoming fully cursive or formal.
The design appears intended to mimic neat hand lettering with a pen-and-ink contrast, balancing legibility with personality. Its narrow stance and tall proportions suggest an aim for elegant vertical rhythm while keeping an informal, friendly voice for expressive display typography.
Texture is intentionally organic: stroke widths vary within letters, curves show a hand-drawn wobble, and spacing feels more natural than rigid. The overall color on the page stays relatively light despite the contrast, thanks to the slim proportions and frequent hairline details.