Print Ugdal 9 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, greeting cards, whimsical, folksy, storybook, friendly, playful, hand-lettered feel, expressive contrast, quirky elegance, display impact, brushy, spiky serifs, inked, organic, bouncy.
This font presents a hand-drawn, calligraphic print style with very slender stems and sharp, flared terminals that read like small wedge serifs. Strokes show a pronounced thick–thin rhythm, with heavy vertical emphasis and hairline-like joins and cross-strokes. The letterforms are generally upright but intentionally irregular: widths vary noticeably, curves are slightly asymmetric, and many glyphs have tapered entry/exit strokes that feel brushed or penned. Counters tend to be narrow and tall, giving the overall texture a light, airy color despite the occasional bold verticals.
It works best for short-to-medium text where personality is the priority—headlines, posters, invitations, packaging, and editorial display such as book covers or pull quotes. The high stroke contrast and narrow proportions can create an elegant, airy feel at larger sizes, while the irregularity may become busy in dense, small body copy.
The overall tone is lively and informal, with a quirky elegance that suggests handmade signage or illustrated book lettering. Its spiky terminals and bouncy proportions add charm and personality, leaning more whimsical than formal.
The design appears intended to evoke hand-lettered print with a calligraphic edge—combining upright readability with expressive contrast, tapered terminals, and organic irregularities to create a distinctive, characterful voice.
Distinctive details include narrow, elongated capitals, curled tails on several lowercase forms, and numeral shapes that mix classical proportions with hand-rendered quirks. The sample text shows an animated rhythm across words, with noticeable glyph-to-glyph variation that enhances the handmade character.