Print Kyder 2 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Bouncer' and 'Motel Xenia' by Fenotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, friendly, quirky, handmade, cartoony, approachability, playfulness, informality, attention, whimsy, rounded, blobby, soft, bouncy, chunky.
A chunky, rounded display face with softly inflated strokes and consistently smooth terminals. Letterforms are compact and tall, with tight internal counters and minimal contrast, creating a solid, inked-in silhouette. Curves are slightly asymmetric in places, giving an organic, drawn-by-hand rhythm, while spacing remains even enough to read comfortably in short bursts. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same bulbous geometry, with simple, sturdy shapes and a gentle wobble that keeps the texture lively.
Best suited for short display settings such as posters, playful headlines, kids-oriented materials, casual branding, stickers, and packaging. It also works well for pull quotes and social graphics where a friendly, bold voice is needed, but it may feel dense in long paragraphs or at very small sizes.
The overall tone is lighthearted and approachable, with a humorous, kid-friendly energy. Its soft, blobby forms feel casual and homemade, suggesting warmth and informality rather than precision or severity.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and impact through thick, rounded strokes and an intentionally informal, hand-drawn regularity. It prioritizes personality and immediacy over typographic neutrality, aiming for a fun, approachable reading experience in display contexts.
Uppercase shapes are simplified and upright with rounded joins; several glyphs show subtle idiosyncrasies that enhance the handmade feel. Counters can run small at heavier sizes, so generous sizing and clean backgrounds help preserve clarity.