Print Ukbeg 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, greeting cards, playful, whimsical, friendly, storybook, hand-drawn, hand-lettered feel, friendly display, casual charm, expressive readability, monoline feel, inked, quirky, bouncy, casual.
A lively hand-drawn print with slender proportions and a noticeably uneven, organic rhythm. Strokes show strong contrast between thicker downstrokes and finer hairlines, with rounded terminals and occasional tapered ends that feel ink- or brush-led. Counters are open and airy, and the letterforms sit with a gently irregular baseline and spacing that varies from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand character. The overall construction stays mostly simple and unconnected, but with idiosyncratic curves, narrow bowls, and occasional flourish-like hooks in letters and numerals.
Best suited to short-to-medium text settings where personality is desirable—headlines, posters, invitations, packaging, and editorial callouts. The narrow, tall letterforms also work well when space is limited, while the high-contrast strokes and handcrafted irregularity help it stand out in display sizes.
The tone is warm and informal, leaning playful and slightly quirky rather than polished or corporate. It evokes handmade signage and children’s-book typography, with a light, charming energy that feels approachable and expressive.
Designed to mimic casual hand lettering in a readable print style, balancing clarity with charming irregularities. The intent appears to be creating a distinctive, friendly voice for display typography without resorting to connected script forms.
Uppercase forms tend to be tall and narrow with simple, softly rounded structures, while lowercase shows a compact x-height and more personality in descenders and curves. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic, mixing clean strokes with subtle asymmetries that keep the texture human and lively.