Print Lykaf 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, greeting cards, craft branding, posters, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handmade warmth, casual readability, friendly tone, rounded, monoline, soft terminals, bouncy, open forms.
A casual, hand-drawn print with mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are built from simple, open shapes with gentle curves and occasional straight segments, producing an even, readable rhythm. Proportions lean slightly narrow in places with lively, inconsistent character widths, and the baseline feel is subtly bouncy rather than rigidly mechanical. Counters are generally open and generous, and curves show a natural pen-like wobble that keeps the texture warm without becoming messy.
This font works well where an easygoing, human touch is desirable: children’s publishing, invitations and greeting cards, casual packaging, small brand marks for handmade goods, and headline or short-text posters. It also holds up in mixed-case sentences for friendly UI labels or social graphics when a personable tone is needed.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a lighthearted, conversational feel. Its relaxed construction and rounded details suggest a personal, approachable voice suited to everyday messaging and kid-friendly contexts.
The design appears intended to mimic neat hand printing while staying broadly legible and consistent across the alphabet. It prioritizes warmth and approachability over strict geometric regularity, creating a natural, handwritten texture for informal communication.
Capitals remain simple and legible, avoiding sharp angles in favor of softened joins and curves. Numerals follow the same drawn style, with smooth, open shapes that keep the set cohesive in mixed text.