Print Upkom 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, greeting cards, posters, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, whimsical, handmade warmth, everyday print, casual legibility, neat informality, rounded, monoline, soft terminals, bouncy baseline, open forms.
A clean, hand-drawn print style with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms are tall and compact, with a narrow overall footprint and modest x-height, giving the lowercase a slightly diminutive feel beside the capitals. Strokes stay even and low-contrast, while subtle irregularities in curves and joins add an organic rhythm without sacrificing clarity. Counters are generally open and simple, and the figures follow the same lightly imperfect, marker-like construction.
Well-suited to short to medium-length copy where an informal, friendly voice is desired—such as children’s materials, greeting cards, labels, and casual posters. It also works nicely for social graphics and headlines where a hand-lettered feel is needed without connecting script strokes.
The font reads as approachable and lighthearted, with a gentle, doodled energy. Its restrained irregularity suggests something personal and informal rather than polished or corporate, making the tone feel warm and conversational.
Likely designed to emulate neat, everyday hand-printing with a consistent marker/pen stroke, balancing charm and legibility. The tall, compact shapes and even stroke weight aim to keep the texture orderly while still clearly feeling hand-made.
In text, the narrow proportions create a brisk vertical cadence and allow longer lines to fit comfortably, while the rounded shapes keep the texture from feeling tight. Capitals are straightforward and legible, and the overall set maintains consistent stroke weight and spacing for a cohesive handwritten look.