Print Urdir 6 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, invitations, branding, whimsical, storybook, folksy, friendly, playful, handmade warmth, narrative tone, casual charm, human character, friendly readability, wobbly, organic, textured, calligraphic, soft serifs.
This typeface presents as a hand-drawn serif with gently irregular, brush-like strokes and softened terminals. Letterforms show modest, organic modulation and slightly wavy contours, creating a lively baseline rhythm rather than strict geometric precision. Serifs are small and often tapered or flared, with occasional hooked or teardrop-like endings that reinforce the drawn quality. Capitals are expressive and varied in width, while lowercase forms remain readable with a compact, modest x-height and noticeable ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same informal construction, with rounded curves and subtle stroke swelling that keeps the texture consistent across the set.
It suits applications that benefit from a friendly, handcrafted voice—children’s and family-oriented publishing, artisanal packaging, café or boutique branding, and informal invitations. It also performs well for display and short text settings where its lively texture can be appreciated without demanding long-form neutrality.
The overall tone is warm and story-driven, combining a traditional serif silhouette with a playful, handmade personality. Its uneven edges and gentle quirks feel personable and approachable, suggesting craft, folklore, or lighthearted narration rather than formal editorial polish.
The design appears intended to evoke a printed-by-hand feel: familiar serif structures enlivened with subtle wobble, soft terminals, and brush-like modulation. It aims to balance legibility with personality, offering a charming alternative to conventional text serifs for casual, character-led typography.
In text, the irregular stroke energy adds charm but also creates a textured color on the page, especially where rounded letters and tight counters cluster. The ampersand and several capitals show particularly calligraphic, characterful gestures, which can become a focal point in headlines or short phrases.