Print Ukbul 12 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, quirky, playful, folksy, whimsical, friendly, handmade feel, casual voice, display charm, storybook tone, quirky branding, hand-drawn, bouncy, informal, tall, spidery.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, marker-like construction with tall, narrow proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show pronounced contrast, alternating between thin hairline curves and heavier downstrokes, with softly tapered terminals and occasional bulb-like ends. Curves are slightly wobbly and asymmetrical, and counters tend to be open and irregular, reinforcing a casual, sketchbook feel. The lowercase appears smaller relative to the uppercase, contributing to a leggy, airy texture in text, while digits follow the same loose, calligraphic logic with varied widths and distinctive shapes.
It’s well suited for display and short-to-medium text where a personable, hand-lettered voice is desired—such as children’s materials, whimsical packaging, boutique signage, event posters, and greeting cards. It can also work for headers or pull quotes in editorial layouts when paired with a calmer text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is approachable and quirky, with a whimsical, storybook energy. Its imperfect, human cadence reads as friendly and expressive rather than polished or corporate, suggesting warmth and personality. The contrasty strokes and tall stance add a touch of eccentricity that feels playful and lightly theatrical.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of informal hand printing while retaining enough structure for consistent typesetting. By combining tall, narrow shapes with expressive contrast and slightly irregular curves, it aims to deliver a distinctive, friendly voice that stands out in headlines and playful branding.
Several forms lean on simplified, single-stroke ideas (notably in narrow verticals and open curves), which keeps the texture light but can make similar shapes feel closer at smaller sizes. The design’s charm comes from its controlled inconsistency: repeated letters don’t feel mechanical, and the spacing and widths subtly vary to maintain a hand-lettered flow.