Print Uglan 11 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, greeting cards, packaging, whimsical, storybook, playful, handmade, charming, hand lettering, expressiveness, personality, display use, decorative tone, brushy, calligraphic, tall, bouncy, organic.
A tall, slender handwritten print with smooth, brush-like curves and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into fine entry/exit terminals, and many letters show subtle swelling on downstrokes, giving an inked, calligraphic rhythm without full cursive connections. Proportions are lively and slightly irregular, with narrow counters, long ascenders/descenders, and a compact x-height that keeps lowercase relatively small against the capitals. Numerals are similarly narrow and flowing, with soft curves and delicate hairlines that reinforce the airy texture.
This font works best for display settings where its delicate hairlines and lively contrast can be appreciated, such as headlines, short quotes, book covers, invitations, greeting cards, and playful packaging. For longer passages, it is better suited to short, well-spaced text where the narrow proportions and compact x-height won’t reduce legibility.
The overall tone feels whimsical and storybook-like—friendly, quirky, and a little theatrical. Its dancing rhythm and tapered strokes suggest a personal, handmade voice that reads as creative and expressive rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate neat hand lettering with a brush-pen feel—combining readable, unconnected letterforms with expressive contrast and occasional flourish. It aims for character and charm over rigid uniformity, offering a distinctive voice for informal, creative typography.
Capitals tend to be especially tall and decorative, while lowercase remains simple and open, creating a pleasant headline contrast. The ampersand and a few letterforms lean into flourish, adding personality that becomes more apparent at larger sizes.