Print Uglot 2 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, invitations, playful, whimsical, storybook, hand-drawn, quirky, expressiveness, handmade feel, decorative impact, compact titling, whimsy, spidery, airy, delicate, calligraphic, angular.
A narrow, upright display face with an inked, hand-drawn flavor and dramatic thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper sharply into hairlines, with occasional wedge-like terminals and slightly uneven, organic curves that keep the rhythm lively rather than mechanical. Uppercase forms feel tall and somewhat condensed, while lowercase mixes simple skeletons with distinctive gestures (notably in letters like a, g, y, and k), and spacing appears irregular by design. Numerals echo the same spiky contrast and light, wiry finishing strokes, giving the overall texture an airy, brittle sparkle.
Best suited to headlines, short callouts, and titling where its delicate hairlines and quirky shapes can be appreciated. It can work well for book covers, event materials, artisanal packaging, and whimsical branding accents, especially where an illustrative, hand-lettered feel is desired.
The tone is playful and slightly eccentric, like pen-and-ink lettering for fables, boutique packaging, or whimsical editorial moments. Its high-contrast sparkle and hand-rendered irregularity create a charming, crafty personality with a hint of theatrical flair.
The design appears intended to emulate expressive pen lettering with strong contrast and a narrow footprint, prioritizing personality and visual sparkle over uniformity. Its letterforms aim to feel crafted and slightly idiosyncratic, adding charm and distinctiveness to display typography.
The short lowercase proportions and extreme hairlines make the face read best when given room: generous tracking and solid print or high-resolution output help preserve the fine details. The mix of rounded bowls and sharp diagonal cuts produces a lively, sometimes jittery texture that favors display sizes over continuous reading.