Print Upgay 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids, posters, packaging, greeting cards, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, hand-drawn, quirky, human warmth, casual note, playful display, handmade feel, monoline, rounded, bouncy, imperfect, cartoony.
A casual, hand-drawn print face with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are slightly irregular with a bouncy baseline and gentle wobble in verticals and curves, creating a lively, human rhythm. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with simplified bowls and open counters that keep the texture clear at display sizes. Capitals are tall and narrow, while lowercase forms stay modest and uncomplicated, reinforcing an easy, sketchlike consistency.
Best suited to informal display settings such as posters, invitations, greeting cards, kid-focused materials, casual packaging, and social or marketing graphics where a friendly handwritten feel is desired. It can also work for short pull quotes or headings when you want a personal, approachable voice.
The font reads warm and approachable, with a playful, everyday personality that feels like handwritten marker notes. Its small quirks and unevenness add charm and informality, giving text a light, conversational tone rather than a polished, corporate one.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, unconnected handwriting with enough consistency for repeated use, while preserving natural irregularities for authenticity. It prioritizes charm and readability over strict geometric precision, aiming for a relaxed, personable typographic texture.
Distinctive features include curved, hook-like descenders on letters such as g and y, single-storey lowercase a, and rounded, open forms in c and e. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with simple shapes and slight stroke wobble that matches the letters. Overall spacing appears comfortable and even, supporting short lines and headlines without feeling stiff.