Print Ahdaw 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: personal branding, quotes, packaging, greeting cards, posters, casual, friendly, personal, lively, approachable, handwritten feel, everyday notes, warmth, informality, readability, monoline, slanted, rounded, loose, organic.
A casual, handwritten print style with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, pen-like strokes. Letterforms are simple and mostly unconnected, with rounded turns, open counters, and slightly tapered stroke endings that suggest quick, continuous writing. Spacing and widths are uneven in a natural way, giving the line a lively rhythm, while maintaining enough consistency to read comfortably in phrases. Capitals are straightforward and slightly narrower than the lowercase feel, and numerals follow the same informal, handwritten construction.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a personal, handwritten tone is desired—quotes, invitations, greeting cards, casual packaging, social graphics, and headers for lifestyle or craft-oriented designs. It can also work for lightweight signage or poster copy when set at comfortable sizes and with adequate line spacing.
The overall tone feels friendly and conversational, like neat notes written with a felt-tip or gel pen. Its relaxed irregularities add warmth and a human presence without becoming messy, making the voice feel informal and approachable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic everyday handwritten printing: legible, quick, and friendly, with just enough natural variation to feel authentic. It prioritizes an informal voice and easy readability over calligraphic complexity or strict typographic regularity.
Ascenders are prominent and the lowercase body appears compact, which can make text feel airy when set with generous leading. The stroke texture stays smooth and even, with minimal flourish; emphasis comes more from slant, rhythm, and small shape quirks than from decorative swashes.