Print Ulkas 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, greeting cards, children’s books, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, handmade, handwritten charm, casual display, playful readability, personal tone, monoline feel, tapered strokes, rounded forms, open counters, loose rhythm.
This font presents a hand-drawn print style with tall, narrow proportions and an easy, slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast and frequent tapering, as if made with a flexible pen: terminals often thin to points while downstrokes feel fuller and more inked. Curves are rounded and open, counters stay relatively clear, and joins remain mostly unconnected, preserving a handwritten note quality. Overall spacing is compact with a gently irregular baseline and varied glyph widths that keep the texture lively.
It performs best in short to medium-length settings where personality is more important than typographic neutrality—such as headlines, packaging labels, invitations, greeting cards, and playful editorial or classroom materials. The high-contrast, tapered strokes and narrow build help it stay distinctive at display sizes, while the informal texture can become busy in dense body text.
The tone is approachable and lighthearted, with a personable, doodled character rather than a formal calligraphic voice. Its narrow, springy forms and tapered finishes give it a whimsical, storybook-like charm that feels informal and friendly.
The design appears intended to mimic neat but expressive hand lettering—print-like, readable, and charming—while preserving natural stroke variation and small inconsistencies for authenticity. Its proportions and contrast aim to deliver a lively, decorative voice that still functions clearly for titles and branded phrases.
Uppercase letters read as simple, hand-shaped caps with occasional flourished terminals, while lowercase forms maintain legibility through open shapes and straightforward construction. Numerals match the same drawn cadence, with rounded bowls and thin, slightly hooked terminals that reinforce the handmade consistency.