Print Usgup 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, handmade, quirky, cheerful, handmade charm, friendly tone, casual display, approachable legibility, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, informal.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals and subtly irregular contours that mimic marker or brush pressure. Strokes are heavy and smooth with gentle modulation, and the bowls and counters tend toward soft, slightly squashed shapes rather than strict geometric forms. Letterforms sit upright with a lively rhythm created by uneven stroke joins and small variations in width, while spacing feels open and readable in running text.
Well suited to playful headlines, children’s and educational materials, casual packaging, and craft-oriented branding where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It can also work for short blocks of text in invitations, signage, or social graphics when a warm, informal tone is more important than strict typographic regularity.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual, doodled personality that feels human and spontaneous. Its friendly softness and mild quirkiness give it a warm, kid-like charm without becoming overly messy.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-lettered print with bold, rounded shapes that remain legible and consistent across a wide range of characters. Its forms prioritize approachability and personality, offering a simple, cheerful voice for casual display and friendly messaging.
Distinctive, simplified silhouettes (notably in rounded letters and numerals) emphasize clarity over precision, and the slightly inconsistent details add character at display sizes. The texture stays smooth rather than rough, keeping the look clean even with the heavy weight.