Print Ulbuv 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, greeting cards, playful, hand-drawn, casual, quirky, storybook, hand-lettered feel, expressive display, friendly tone, compact headlines, brushed, tapered, lively, organic, wiry.
A lively, hand-drawn print face with a pronounced rightward slant and narrow overall proportions. Strokes feel brush- or pen-driven, with tapered entries and exits, slightly irregular terminals, and moderate thick–thin modulation that keeps the texture animated rather than rigid. Letterforms are compact with a relatively small x-height, tall ascenders/descenders, and variable internal widths that create a bouncy rhythm across words. The shapes lean toward simplified, open counters and occasional sweeping curves, giving the alphabet a quick, sketch-like fluency while staying legible in display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its hand-rendered texture can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, invitations, packaging accents, and book or album covers. It can also work for pull quotes or UI accents when a casual, personal tone is desired, but the lively irregularity suggests avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The font reads as friendly and informal, with a spirited, personal voice reminiscent of notes, labels, or hand-lettered headlines. Its narrow, slanted stance and brisk stroke movement add energy and a lightly whimsical tone, making text feel conversational and expressive rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with an energetic slant and brushy tapering, prioritizing personality and motion over geometric consistency. Its narrow footprint and animated modulation suggest a goal of fitting expressive headlines into tight spaces while maintaining a distinctly handmade feel.
In running text, the uneven character widths and animated curves create a textured line that feels intentionally human. Numerals echo the same handwritten cadence, with smooth curves and tapered strokes that match the letterforms’ rhythm.