Print Deref 2 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, children’s, crafts, quotes, posters, friendly, whimsical, casual, handmade, airy, handmade feel, approachability, casual display, human warmth, monoline, rounded, playful, loose, bouncy.
A clean, hand-drawn print with monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a relaxed baseline and subtle wobble that keeps the texture organic while remaining legible. Counters are open and shapes are generally narrow, with modest ascenders/descenders and a compact x-height that gives lowercase a more delicate presence. Numerals follow the same informal rhythm, with soft curves and minimal detailing.
Well-suited to packaging, labels, greeting cards, children’s materials, and casual poster headlines where an informal, handmade voice is desired. It also works for short quotes and display copy in lifestyle branding, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting text.
The overall tone feels friendly and approachable, like neat marker or pen lettering. Its small inconsistencies and buoyant spacing read as personable and lightly whimsical rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, hand-printed lettering with a light, human touch—prioritizing warmth and approachability over strict geometric consistency.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and open, while lowercase introduces more handwritten character (notably the looping descenders and single-storey constructions). The rhythm is best at medium to larger sizes where the subtle wobble and narrow proportions feel intentional and clear.