Print Ukrak 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft labels, playful, quirky, hand-drawn, friendly, storybook, handmade charm, playful display, casual readability, whimsical voice, monoline feel, tall, condensed, rounded terminals, casual.
A tall, condensed hand-printed design with a lively, slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes show clear contrast between thicker verticals and finer connecting or curved strokes, with gently rounded terminals and soft corners that keep the texture approachable. Counters are narrow and vertical, and the overall spacing is a bit irregular in a natural, drawn way, helping the letters feel animated rather than mechanical. The lowercase appears compact with a relatively low x-height and simple, open forms, while capitals stay slender and column-like.
It works best in short to medium display settings where its tall, narrow letters can add personality without becoming cramped—such as children’s titles, playful packaging, craft or DIY labels, and poster headlines. The handwritten texture also suits quotes, invitations, and branding accents where an informal, friendly voice is desired.
The tone is casual and personable, with a playful, quirky character that reads like neat handwriting rather than formal typography. Its narrow, upright stance gives it a tidy presence, while the subtle irregularities add warmth and a lighthearted, story-friendly mood.
The design appears intended to emulate a clean, hand-printed marker or pen style—narrow, upright, and legible—while preserving the natural variation and charm of drawn lettering. It prioritizes personality and a distinctive vertical silhouette for display typography.
The font’s narrow proportions create a strong vertical cadence in lines of text, and the high-contrast strokes make individual letters feel expressive at display sizes. Numerals match the same hand-drawn logic, with simple silhouettes and a slightly whimsical, uneven finish.