Print Upnor 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, classroom materials, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, hand-lettered feel, friendly tone, casual readability, playful branding, rounded, monoline, quirky, soft terminals, bouncy.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and curve, creating a lively rhythm while staying consistent enough for paragraph settings. Curves are smooth and open, with simplified geometry in bowls and counters, and a gentle, bouncy baseline feel. Uppercase shapes are straightforward and narrow, while the lowercase adds more personality through subtly varied proportions and informal details.
This font suits applications that benefit from a friendly, hand-lettered voice—children’s and educational materials, casual branding, playful packaging, and inviting posters or signage. It also works well for short paragraphs in situations where an informal, human tone is more important than typographic formality.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and cheerful, with a homemade character that feels personable rather than polished. Its unevenities read as intentional and charming, giving text a conversational, kid-friendly energy without becoming messy or overly eccentric.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, quick hand printing with a consistent marker-like stroke, balancing legibility with a personable, playful feel. Its controlled irregularities and rounded finishes suggest a focus on approachability and everyday friendliness in display and text settings.
Capitals and lowercase share the same rounded, marker-like construction, and the numerals follow the same soft, simplified approach for a cohesive texture. The narrow set width and open counters help maintain clarity, while the hand-rendered quirks keep it expressive at larger sizes.