Print Ekrep 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, stickers, playful, handmade, bold, friendly, comic, handmade feel, playful impact, casual display, ink texture, brushy, blobby, rounded, textured, irregular.
A heavy, hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and visibly uneven edges that mimic a marker or brush on paper. Letterforms are simplified and compact, with soft corners, slightly wobbly verticals, and occasional bulges that create a lively, organic silhouette. Counters tend to be small and irregular, and proportions vary from glyph to glyph, producing a loose rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. The overall texture reads as inky and tactile, with stroke endings that look pressed or dabbed rather than cleanly cut.
Works best for attention-grabbing headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a handmade, friendly impact is desired. It also suits children’s materials, playful branding, and social graphics that benefit from bold, informal letterforms. Use at medium-to-large sizes for best legibility and to showcase the textured contours.
The font conveys a casual, upbeat tone—approachable and a little mischievous—like hand-lettered signage or a bold doodle in a notebook. Its chunky forms and imperfect edges add warmth and personality, keeping the voice informal and energetic.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered marker/brush writing in a sturdy, high-impact print style. Its irregular outlines and variable proportions prioritize personality and texture over precision, aiming for an expressive, approachable display voice.
In text, the dense stroke weight and tight interior spaces make the color on the page quite dark, especially at smaller sizes. The irregular widths and handmade outlines add character in short bursts, while longer passages benefit from generous size and spacing to preserve clarity. Numerals match the same chunky, drawn style and feel consistent with the alphabet.