Print Ukkav 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, playful, quirky, friendly, whimsical, retro, handmade charm, display impact, distinctive voice, compact fit, condensed, spidery, calligraphic, tall, lanky.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with high stroke contrast and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Stems are slender and often taper into bulb-like terminals, while curves are narrow and elongated, giving the alphabet a lanky, vertical posture. Round letters stay tight and upright, with occasional asymmetry and gentle wobble that preserves a drawn-by-hand feel. Counters are small and vertical, spacing is open enough for display use, and the numerals follow the same narrow, flowing construction.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its narrow, high-contrast forms can create a strong vertical texture—posters, book covers, packaging, and brand accents. It can also work for pull quotes or captions when set with generous size and line spacing to protect the thin strokes and maintain clarity.
The overall tone feels playful and quirky—like neat pen lettering done with a flexible nib. Its tall silhouettes and springy terminals add a whimsical, lightly retro personality that reads as informal and personable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic expressive, hand-drawn print lettering with a condensed footprint, combining readable skeletons with charming irregularities. It aims to provide a distinctive display voice that feels human, light, and characterful without connecting strokes.
Mixed-case balance leans toward distinctive shapes over uniformity: several letters show simplified, single-stroke logic and slightly idiosyncratic joins. The contrast and delicate hairlines can make the design feel airy at larger sizes while becoming more fragile in small, low-resolution settings.