Print Utkem 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, menus, playful, storybook, quirky, friendly, crafty, humanize, charm, add character, casual tone, headline draw, tapered terminals, hooked terminals, narrow capitals, bouncy baseline, hand-inked.
The letterforms are narrow and tall with a drawn-by-hand consistency, showing gently uneven stroke edges and a subtly calligraphic modulation. Terminals often taper or hook, and many shapes have soft curves paired with occasional sharp, angled joins that add snap and character. Spacing feels organic, with a bouncy baseline and varied internal proportions that reinforce the handmade impression while staying clearly legible.
It works best for display contexts where a handmade voice is desirable: book covers, children’s and YA packaging, posters, invitations, café menus, craft branding, and social graphics. It can also serve for short subheads or pull quotes when you want warmth and character, though its lively irregularity is likely more effective at larger sizes than in dense body text.
This font conveys a lively, personable tone with a slightly mischievous, storybook energy. Its irregular, hand-rendered rhythm feels approachable and informal, making it read as friendly rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering—clean enough for continuous reading in short bursts, but textured enough to add personality. Its condensed, tall proportions suggest it’s meant to fit more characters into tight spaces while still feeling expressive and animated.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and attention-grabbing, while lowercase maintains a compact x-height with prominent ascenders and descenders that create a lively vertical rhythm. Numerals match the same hand-drawn spirit, with simple, readable forms and slightly varied widths that keep the texture consistent across mixed text.