Print Ugbas 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, menus, playful, handmade, whimsical, casual, friendly, hand-lettered feel, casual display, compact titles, personality, brushy, tall, bouncy, inky, quirky.
A tall, handwritten print with slim, elongated proportions and pronounced stroke contrast. Forms feel drawn with a brush or flexible pen: verticals often appear heavier, while curves and joins taper to fine terminals. Letter widths vary noticeably, and the rhythm is slightly bouncy with irregular counters and occasional asymmetry that reinforces the hand-made look. Uppercase has simple, sign-like constructions, while lowercase includes compact bowls and narrow shoulders; punctuation and numerals keep the same tapered, inked texture.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text—headlines, product names, menu headers, invitations, and packaging callouts—where its lively brush contrast and narrow, tall stance can add personality. It also works well for display-sized quotes or playful branding elements where a hand-rendered feel is desired.
The overall tone is informal and lively, like casual lettering on packaging, menus, or craft labels. Its uneven stroke energy and narrow silhouettes create a quirky, storybook friendliness rather than a polished corporate voice.
Designed to mimic quick, confident hand lettering in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with expressive stroke taper and subtle irregularity. The narrow, towering proportions suggest an intent to fit longer words into compact spaces while still reading as personable and crafted.
The texture reads as lightly dry-brushed in places, with thin entry/exit strokes and soft, rounded joins. The narrow build and high contrast can make it feel delicate at small sizes, while larger settings emphasize its expressive, hand-drawn character.