Print Herul 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, halloween, packaging, album art, spooky, playful, grunge, handmade, quirky, thematic display, handmade texture, rough distressing, high impact, ragged, inked, irregular, chunky, bouncy.
A heavy, hand-drawn print face with chunky strokes and noticeably irregular contours. Letterforms show rough, nicked edges and small cut-in notches that create a worn, ink-stamped feel rather than smooth outlines. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with uneven stroke terminals, slightly wobbly verticals, and a lively, inconsistent rhythm that reads intentionally handmade. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, and the overall texture is dense and dark with frequent micro-variations along the perimeter.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, event flyers, and short, high-impact phrases where texture is an asset. It also fits themed packaging, album/cover art, and playful branding that benefits from a spooky or rough handmade voice.
The font conveys a spooky-yet-fun tone, combining cartoonish energy with a distressed, roughened surface. Its jittery silhouettes and choppy terminals suggest mischief, Halloween theatrics, and DIY craft aesthetics rather than polished signage.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-lettering with a distressed, carved or stamped edge, prioritizing character and atmosphere over smooth consistency. Its irregular shapes and dense color aim to deliver immediate impact and a distinctive thematic mood.
In text, the strong black mass and rugged edges create a prominent texture that can visually “vibrate” at small sizes; it works best when given room and contrast. Numerals match the same irregular, cut-out styling, keeping the set cohesive for display use.