Print Urmey 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, headlines, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, storybook, handmade charm, friendly tone, playful display, casual readability, rounded, monolinear, soft terminals, lively, whimsical.
A narrow, hand-drawn print style with mostly unconnected letterforms and a lightly irregular rhythm. Strokes read as largely monolinear with subtle modulation, and terminals often finish in softened, slightly flared or tapered ends that suggest marker or brush pressure. Counters are open and rounded, curves are generous, and verticals tend to be straight but not mechanically uniform, giving the set a casual, crafted consistency. Capitals are tall and simple, while lowercase forms keep compact bodies with distinctive, bouncy descenders (notably in g, y, and q). Numerals follow the same informal construction with rounded shapes and small hooked or tapered finishes.
This font works best for short to medium-length text where personality is desired—such as children’s titles, playful packaging, café menus, invitations, greeting cards, and poster headlines. It can also serve as a friendly accent face in branding systems when paired with a more neutral text font for longer reading.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a gently eccentric character that feels human and informal rather than polished or corporate. Its narrow proportions and lively stroke endings create a light, whimsical presence suited to playful messaging and friendly branding.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with a controlled but intentionally imperfect finish. Its narrow build, open shapes, and soft terminals aim to deliver an approachable, whimsical voice that remains readable in display and casual copy settings.
Spacing appears comfortably open for a handwritten style, helping maintain legibility despite the narrow set width and irregular stroke behavior. Several forms lean on simplified, high-recognition skeletons, while small idiosyncrasies in curves and terminals provide personality without becoming chaotic.