Print Utned 14 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, friendly, handmade, storybook, rustic, warm, handmade charm, friendly readability, storybook tone, rustic warmth, casual elegance, soft serifs, rounded terminals, inked, lively, irregular.
A hand-drawn serifed print with softly swelling strokes and subtly uneven contours that mimic ink on paper. The forms show modest contrast and rounded, slightly blunted terminals, with occasional flared ends that read like casual pen pressure rather than rigid construction. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet an organic rhythm; capitals feel open and gently classical while lowercase shapes are compact with a short x-height and lively ascender/descender presence. Numerals follow the same drawn logic, with curving, slightly idiosyncratic figures and a generally consistent color on the page.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a personal, hand-lettered feel is desirable—such as children’s and educational materials, craft and artisan branding, packaging labels, café menus, invitations, and display copy in posters. It can also work for pull quotes or headings that benefit from a warm, narrative voice.
The overall tone is approachable and human, with a cozy, storybook character and a lightly rustic charm. Its irregularities feel intentional and friendly, adding personality without becoming chaotic. The serif cues suggest tradition, while the hand-rendered finish keeps it informal and warm.
Designed to capture the charm of informal hand-lettering while retaining the familiar structure of serif letterforms for readability. The goal appears to be a personable, slightly vintage-leaning print style that feels crafted and approachable in both display and text settings.
Curves and joins frequently show small asymmetries, which enhances the handmade impression and creates a gently bouncy line texture in text. Round letters maintain generous counters, helping the face stay readable while still feeling expressive.