Print Utbik 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, quirky, friendly, retro, folksy, human warmth, informal voice, playful display, hand-lettered feel, rounded, soft terminals, inked, bouncy, idiosyncratic.
A casual, hand-drawn print style with rounded forms and gently irregular rhythm. Strokes show moderate thick–thin variation and slightly tapered, soft terminals that feel inked rather than mechanically cut. Curves are generous and slightly asymmetric, with occasional quirky details (notably in descenders and diagonals) that give the set a lively, human pace. Spacing and widths vary subtly from letter to letter, reinforcing an organic, written-by-hand consistency while remaining clearly legible.
This font suits playful display work such as children’s materials, crafty or boutique packaging, posters, and informal branding. It also works well for headings, pull quotes, and short editorial text where a friendly, hand-rendered voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and humorous, with a slightly retro, storybook flavor. Its uneven, personable shapes read as approachable and informal, lending a lighthearted character to headlines and short passages.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of quick, confident hand lettering—clean enough for readability, but with enough irregularity and stroke character to feel personal and lively.
Uppercase letters are tall and simple with rounded shoulders, while lowercase forms keep a straightforward, readable construction with distinctive, sometimes exaggerated descenders. Numerals share the same soft, drawn quality and maintain clear differentiation at display sizes.