Print Utbik 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, invitations, craft branding, playful, friendly, quirky, handmade, whimsical, handmade feel, friendly voice, casual readability, characterful texture, rounded, soft terminals, tall ascenders, open counters, irregular rhythm.
This typeface has a hand-drawn print construction with rounded, slightly condensed letterforms and gently uneven stroke behavior. Strokes show modest contrast and soft, brush-like terminals, with subtle wobble in curves and stems that keeps the texture lively without becoming messy. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, producing an intentionally irregular rhythm; counters remain generally open and readable. Uppercase letters are tall and simplified, while lowercase forms lean toward single-storey, handwritten shapes with prominent ascenders and descenders.
It works well for short to medium text where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desirable—such as children’s materials, casual editorial pull quotes, posters, labels, and packaging. It can also suit invitations, greetings, and small-brand identities that benefit from an informal, personable tone.
The overall tone is casual and approachable, with a quirky, storybook-like charm. Its slightly imperfect geometry and bouncy spacing convey a human, crafted feel that reads as warm and informal rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with controlled irregularities—prioritizing warmth and personality while retaining clear letter recognition in continuous text.
The font maintains consistent stroke color at text sizes, but the variable character widths and occasional asymmetry create a lively, uneven texture across lines. Numerals follow the same handmade logic, mixing rounded bowls with slightly angular joins for a cohesive set.