Print Umlef 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, social posts, packaging, headlines, posters, casual, lively, expressive, friendly, handmade, handwritten realism, informal clarity, energetic tone, personal accent, brushed, slanted, monoline, tall, airy.
An informal handwritten print with a pronounced rightward slant and brisk, brush-like stroke movement. Letterforms are tall and compact, with short lowercase bodies and long, narrow ascenders and descenders that create a vertical, wiry rhythm. Strokes read mostly monoline with subtle thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals, giving the impression of a quick marker or brush pen. Spacing is relatively tight and the glyphs show natural variation in widths and internal counters, reinforcing a drawn-by-hand consistency rather than geometric regularity.
Well suited to short, expressive copy such as pull quotes, social graphics, packaging callouts, invitations, and poster headlines. It can also work for lightweight branding accents or product labels where a friendly, hand-made feel is desired, especially when paired with a calmer text face.
The font feels spontaneous and personable, like quick hand-lettering for notes, labels, or captions. Its energetic slant and tapered strokes add a light, upbeat tone that leans modern-casual rather than formal or traditional.
Designed to capture fast, legible hand printing with a brush-pen flavor—prioritizing personality, motion, and compact vertical rhythm over strict uniformity. The consistent slant and tapered terminals suggest an intent to feel natural and energetic while remaining readable in mixed-case settings.
Capitals are particularly tall and gesture-driven, working well as emphasis within mixed-case text. The narrow proportions and short lowercase can make longer passages feel busy, especially where long descenders and tight spacing accumulate; it reads best with generous line spacing and at sizes where the tapering and joins stay crisp.