Print Eknuf 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, social graphics, grungy, playful, handmade, rowdy, comic, expressiveness, handmade texture, high impact, informal display, brushy, inky, rough-edged, chunky, high-impact.
A chunky, brush-drawn print face with heavy, irregular strokes and noticeably ragged edges. Letterforms are compact and rounded with simplified geometry, soft corners, and uneven stroke terminals that look blotted or dry-brushed. The rhythm is lively and slightly inconsistent from glyph to glyph, with small variations in width, counter shapes, and baseline stability that reinforce an informal, handmade texture. Numerals match the same bold, inky construction and maintain strong presence at display sizes.
Best suited for short, bold messaging such as posters, headlines, stickers, event flyers, and packaging where a gritty handmade feel adds personality. It also works well for youth-oriented or comic-leaning branding elements and punchy callouts, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the brush texture remains clear.
The overall tone is energetic and mischievous, with a gritty, DIY character that feels casual rather than refined. Its rough texture and bouncy shapes suggest spontaneity and humor, leaning toward a loud, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-painted lettering—prioritizing texture, impact, and personality over smooth consistency. Its forms aim for quick recognition and a strong black presence, delivering an expressive, informal voice for display-driven typography.
Counters tend to be small and somewhat irregular, and tight interior spaces can darken quickly in longer text. The texture is a defining feature: stroke edges and terminals create a stamped/painted look that reads best when given room to breathe.