Print Utkey 14 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, invitations, quotes, playful, folksy, friendly, casual, handmade, handmade feel, friendly tone, casual display, human warmth, brushy, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, irregular rhythm.
A casual handwritten print with brush-like strokes, rounded forms, and subtly tapered terminals. The letterforms show gentle wobble and uneven stroke behavior that mimics marker or brush pen pressure, while remaining clearly legible. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with a lively baseline and compact counters that give the set a tight, animated texture in text. Capitals are tall and simple, and the lowercase keeps a modest x-height with prominent ascenders and descenders that add vertical bounce.
Well-suited for short to medium display text where a personable, handcrafted voice is desired—posters, labels, menus, greeting cards, invitations, and pull quotes. It can also work for headings or subheads in casual branding contexts where a polished but human feel is important.
The overall tone feels warm, approachable, and lightly whimsical, like hand-lettered signage or friendly packaging copy. Its imperfect rhythm reads intentional and human, adding personality without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand-lettering with a brush/marker feel—prioritizing charm and readability over strict geometric consistency. Its controlled irregularities aim to add energy and informality while staying usable in common display settings.
Spacing and widths fluctuate slightly across the alphabet, contributing to an organic, hand-drawn cadence. Numerals match the same brushy construction and rounded weight distribution, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel consistent.