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Print Essa 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.

Keywords: posters, packaging, social graphics, quotes, headlines, casual, handmade, friendly, lively, approachable, handwritten feel, casual branding, quick lettering, human warmth, organic texture, brushy, textured, monolinear, loose, slanted.

A lively handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and a lightly brushy stroke texture. Letterforms are narrow and compact with rounded terminals and gently tapered joins, giving the strokes a slightly calligraphic feel without fully connecting. Curves are open and fluid, counters stay clear, and spacing is uneven in a natural way, producing an organic rhythm across words and lines. Capitals are simple and upright in construction but share the same energetic tilt and soft, hand-drawn irregularities as the lowercase and numerals.

Works well for short-to-medium text where a human, informal tone is desirable—such as posters, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and quote treatments. It is especially effective in headings, labels, and brand accents where the brushy texture and slanted rhythm can be appreciated.

The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick marker or brush lettering used for notes, captions, and handmade signage. Its energetic slant and textured strokes add warmth and spontaneity, keeping the voice playful rather than formal.

Likely designed to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a brush or marker, balancing legibility with visible imperfections for authenticity. The narrow proportions and steady slant suggest an emphasis on compact, energetic lines that read clearly while still feeling personal and handmade.

The texture and slight wobble in stroke edges are visible at text sizes, contributing to a crafted look. Ascenders and descenders are expressive, and some forms show simplified, single-storey constructions typical of handwriting, which reinforces the casual, drawn-by-hand character.