Print Onlen 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, quotes, casual, lively, playful, expressive, airy, handwritten feel, expressive display, brush lettering, casual voice, quick note, brushy, slanted, spiky, calligraphic, organic.
A slanted, brush-pen style print face with fast, gestural strokes and pronounced thick-to-thin modulation. Letterforms are generally narrow and upright-leaning, with slightly irregular widths and a handwritten baseline rhythm. Terminals often taper to sharp points or flicks, and many capitals feature long, sweeping entry/exit strokes that add momentum. Counters are compact, joins are fluid but mostly unconnected, and the overall texture alternates between bold swells and hairline turns for a crisp, high-energy pattern.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its stroke contrast and motion can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and expressive brand accents. It also works well for pull quotes and social graphics, while dense small-size text may feel busy due to the sharp tapering and compact counters.
The tone feels informal and energetic, like quick marker lettering for notes, packaging, or display headlines. Its lively stroke flicks and brisk slant give it a friendly, spontaneous personality with a hint of dramatic flair.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush writing in a clean, printable form—prioritizing personality, speed, and visual punch over strict regularity. It aims to deliver an informal hand-rendered feel with enough consistency to function reliably in display typography.
Capitals are more flamboyant than the lowercase, creating a strong hierarchy for titles and initial caps. Numerals follow the same brisk brush logic, with simplified forms and pointed terminals that maintain a consistent handwritten character across alphanumerics.