Print Upkis 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids, packaging, posters, invites, labels, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, approachability, handmade feel, compact text, cheerful tone, rounded, monoline, bouncy, soft terminals, slightly irregular.
A compact, handwritten print style with narrow proportions and a monoline feel. Strokes are smooth and rounded with soft terminals, and the letterforms show gentle irregularities that mimic marker or pen writing. Curves are slightly squashed and counters are modest, giving the alphabet a tight, vertical rhythm while maintaining clear, simple shapes. Numerals and capitals follow the same informal construction, with small idiosyncrasies in bowls and joins that keep the texture lively without becoming messy.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where an informal, handwritten feel is desired, such as children’s materials, crafts branding, labels, casual packaging, social graphics, and cheerful posters. It can also work for headings and callouts when you want a friendly, personal tone in a compact footprint.
The overall tone is approachable and lighthearted, with a casual, personal voice. Its narrow, bouncy forms and rounded finishes feel kid-friendly and conversational, suggesting warmth and informality rather than formality or authority.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of neat hand lettering in an easy-to-read print style, balancing consistency with small human imperfections. Its narrow build suggests an aim to fit more characters per line while keeping the look soft and approachable.
Spacing appears compact and the narrow set creates a tall, column-like color on the line. The glyphs retain consistent stroke weight, while subtle wobble and asymmetry add hand-drawn character; this texture is most noticeable in rounded letters and diagonals.