Print Vilon 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s books, greeting cards, whimsical, friendly, storybook, hand-drawn, quirky, human warmth, casual clarity, playful tone, handmade feel, monoline, loopy, open counters, soft curves, bouncy baseline.
This font uses slender, slightly uneven strokes with a hand-drawn regularity and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are narrow overall with a lively, variable rhythm, mixing straight stems with soft curves and occasional loop-like gestures. Counters are generally open and clear, while ascenders rise tall and the lowercase shows a relatively small x-height, giving the text a light, airy texture. The numerals follow the same informal logic, with simple forms and subtle idiosyncrasies that keep the set cohesive.
It works best for display-oriented settings where a friendly, handmade presence is desired—such as posters, invitations, greeting cards, packaging callouts, and children’s or educational materials. It can also suit short editorial pull-quotes or brand accents where a light, informal tone is appropriate.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, with a playful, storybook charm rather than a formal typographic voice. Its slight irregularities and buoyant shapes suggest something crafted and conversational, suitable for cheerful, approachable messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of neat, hand-printed lettering—consistent enough to typeset comfortably, yet irregular enough to retain a human touch. Proportions and details prioritize personality and approachability over strict geometric precision.
Capitals read cleanly at display sizes, while the lowercase adds most of the character through its compact body and taller extenders. The mix of narrow proportions and open shapes helps maintain legibility despite the informal construction, especially in short phrases and headings.