Print Utmom 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, book covers, posters, packaging, greeting cards, whimsical, storybook, hand-drawn, playful, quirky, human warmth, casual tone, storybook charm, expressive display, irregular, condensed, tall, rounded, organic.
This typeface uses tall, slender letterforms with a hand-drawn, marker-like stroke that stays mostly monolinear but shows subtle pressure changes at joins and terminals. Curves are soft and slightly asymmetric, and verticals dominate the structure, giving a condensed overall texture. Terminals are rounded or gently tapered, and many characters include small idiosyncrasies—uneven bowls, slightly off-center crossbars, and variable curvature—that reinforce an informal rhythm. Spacing feels moderately open for such narrow shapes, helping the forms remain distinct in running text despite the compact widths.
It works best for short-to-medium display copy such as titles, headers, pull quotes, and packaging text where a playful handwritten voice is desired. It can also serve in themed materials (education, crafts, casual food brands) when set with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is lighthearted and quirky, with a friendly, storybook feel that reads as human and approachable rather than precise or technical. Its unevenness suggests casual creativity, making it suitable for settings where personality matters more than typographic neutrality.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of informal print handwriting in a clean, repeatable font—balancing legibility with noticeable hand-made character. Its condensed, tall proportions suggest a goal of fitting expressive lettering into tight horizontal spaces while keeping a lively, illustrated presence.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same narrow, vertical emphasis, while round letters like O/Q and numerals such as 2 and 3 retain a smooth, drawn quality rather than geometric perfection. The sample text shows good character differentiation at display sizes, with the distinctive, hand-rendered shapes creating a lively line rhythm.