Print Umbog 12 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, kids projects, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, lively, hand-lettered feel, approachability, expressive display, casual voice, brushy, rounded, bouncy, quirky, informal.
A lively handwritten print with thick, brush-like strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms are mostly unconnected, with an energetic baseline bounce and a slightly irregular rhythm that feels intentionally handmade. Shapes lean on simple, compact constructions with soft corners, occasional tapered joins, and subtle stroke modulation that suggests a marker or brush pen. Counters are generally open and generous for the width, helping the dense, heavy forms stay readable in short lines.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where a friendly, handmade presence is desired—headlines, posters, packaging labels, invitations, and social graphics. It can also suit youth-oriented or casual lifestyle branding, especially where a bold, conversational tone helps content feel approachable.
The overall tone is warm, upbeat, and approachable, with a casual confidence that reads like quick hand lettering rather than polished calligraphy. Its irregularities and bouncy proportions add personality and a conversational feel, making it better suited to expressive voice than formal messaging.
Designed to emulate quick, confident hand-lettering with a brush/marker feel—prioritizing personality, warmth, and visual momentum over strict geometric consistency. The compact, heavy forms and bouncy rhythm aim to create attention-grabbing display text that still reads easily at typical headline sizes.
Capitals and lowercase share a consistent informal logic, with distinctive, slightly exaggerated forms in letters like A, Q, R, and y that add character. Numerals are similarly hand-drawn and rounded, matching the letterforms’ weight and softness for cohesive headings and callouts.