Print Ukdaw 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, whimsical, hand-drawn, storybook, quirky, friendly, handmade feel, playful display, personal tone, storybook charm, monoline feel, soft serifs, curvy, bouncy, playful.
This typeface has a hand-drawn print structure with gently irregular strokes and a lively, narrow rhythm. Letterforms are upright with soft, tapered terminals and occasional serif-like flares, giving the alphabet a drawn-with-pen character rather than a rigid geometric build. Curves are slightly asymmetric and proportions vary from glyph to glyph, creating a natural, human cadence; rounded forms like O/o and numerals show smooth bowls, while verticals often finish with subtle hooks or swelling at the ends.
It works well for short-to-medium text in display contexts where a personable, hand-rendered voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, café or boutique signage, event posters, and greeting cards. The narrow footprint also helps when fitting expressive headlines into tighter spaces without losing character.
The overall tone is light, quirky, and storybook-like, with an approachable charm that feels informal and personal. Its small eccentricities and bouncy proportions suggest warmth and humor, making text feel conversational rather than corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, informal hand printing with consistent upright posture and a touch of decorative flair at terminals. It prioritizes personality and rhythm over strict uniformity, aiming to add warmth and whimsy to titles and brand phrases.
Caps are tall and slender with a somewhat calligraphic presence, while lowercase maintains a compact, modest profile that reads more handwritten than typographic. Numerals share the same drawn rhythm, with curvy figures and softened corners that match the alphabet’s friendly texture.