Print Uglef 14 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, book covers, greeting cards, posters, playful, storybook, whimsical, quirky, handmade, handmade charm, expressive display, friendly tone, decorative simplicity, brushlike, calligraphic, tapered, organic, bouncy.
This font presents informal, hand-drawn letterforms with noticeably tapered strokes and lively contrast between thick and hairline segments. Stems are generally slender and slightly irregular, with rounded terminals and occasional teardrop-like ends that suggest a brush or pen. Proportions are compact and narrow overall, with a small x-height relative to the ascenders, and a gently uneven rhythm that keeps the texture animated. Curves are soft and open, while straight strokes often show subtle wobble, reinforcing the handmade feel across both uppercase and lowercase.
It’s best suited to short-to-medium display settings where personality is a priority, such as headlines, book or chapter titles, product packaging, café menus, posters, greeting cards, and craft-oriented branding. It can also work for pull quotes or social graphics where a warm, human touch is desired.
The overall tone is cheerful and whimsical, evoking a storybook or crafty, boutique sensibility. Its bouncy rhythm and expressive stroke modulation feel friendly and personal rather than formal, giving text a light, characterful voice.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-lettered print with controlled contrast and a deliberately imperfect, lively cadence. It aims to balance readability with a playful, decorative edge for expressive display typography.
Uppercase shapes read as simplified, decorative caps with occasional flamboyant details (notably in curved letters), while the lowercase maintains legibility through clear counters and open forms. Numerals match the hand-drawn character, with fluid curves and tapered joins that keep the set cohesive in mixed content.