Print Gakud 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Ruden' by Panatype Studio and 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, event flyers, grungy, playful, handmade, rowdy, retro, attention-grabbing, handmade texture, rough print, poster impact, rough-edged, chunky, condensed, irregular, inked.
A condensed, heavy display face with a hand-drawn, inked silhouette. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with visibly uneven edges, small nicks, and soft bulges that create a stamped or brushed texture. Counters are compact and sometimes partially closed, and joins feel slightly wobbly, giving the letterforms an intentionally imperfect rhythm. The overall construction stays upright and legible, with narrow proportions and tall lowercase bodies that make the texture read strongly even at moderate sizes.
Best suited for short headlines and punchy statements where texture and attitude are desirable—posters, gig and event flyers, packaging callouts, stickers, and social graphics. It can also work for subheads or short blurbs, but the rugged edges and compact counters make it less ideal for long passages at small sizes.
The font conveys a bold, scrappy energy—more gritty and spontaneous than polished. Its rough contours and compressed stance suggest handmade signage, zines, and loud, attention-grabbing messaging with a mischievous tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a handmade, imperfect finish—combining condensed, heavy shapes with rough contours to emulate inked or stamped lettering while remaining readable for bold display typography.
The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive “ink wear” effect. Spacing appears fairly tight by nature of the condensed forms, and the darkest areas of letters can merge visually in dense text, reinforcing its display-first character.