Print Upbak 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, whimsical, approachable, handwritten voice, casual branding, space-saving, approachability, monoline, rounded, tall, condensed, hand-drawn.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are lightly irregular in a controlled way, suggesting marker or pen writing, with gentle wobble in curves and subtle inconsistencies in stroke endings. Counters are open and simple, and the overall rhythm is airy and vertical, with narrow proportions and modest overshoots that keep the texture lively. Numerals match the same narrow, hand-drawn structure with clear, uncomplicated shapes.
Well-suited to display and short-to-medium text where a casual handwritten voice is desired, such as children’s materials, packaging copy, posters, and social media graphics. The narrow proportions can be useful when space is limited, while still keeping a warm, personal tone.
The font reads as friendly and informal, with a lighthearted, hand-made character. Its narrow, bouncy forms lend a playful tone that feels personal and conversational rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday hand printing with a tall, space-saving footprint. It balances readability with an intentionally imperfect, hand-drawn texture to convey friendliness and informality.
In text, the condensed build creates an economical line while maintaining a clear handwritten flavor. The rounded dots and soft joints help keep the color even, though the hand-drawn irregularity becomes more noticeable at larger sizes where the quirky details show most.