Print Hyras 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, kids media, branding, playful, folksy, friendly, casual, retro, handmade warmth, casual display, retro charm, approachable voice, chunky, rounded, bouncy, hand-drawn, soft.
A chunky, hand-drawn italic print face with rounded terminals and softly swollen strokes that mimic a brush or marker. Letterforms are loosely modeled on classic serif shapes, but simplified and irregular: curves wobble slightly, joins are blobby, and counters are generous. Proportions vary per glyph, creating a lively rhythm; ascenders and descenders are short-to-moderate, and spacing feels open enough for display while remaining readable in short text. Figures and capitals carry the same uneven, organic contouring as the lowercase, reinforcing a cohesive handmade texture.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and display settings where a personable handmade feel is desired—such as packaging, café menus, boutique branding, event posters, children’s products, and social graphics. It can work in larger text blocks when ample size and comfortable line spacing are used.
The tone is warm and humorous, with a bouncy, storybook energy. Its soft irregularities read as approachable and human rather than formal, suggesting craft, nostalgia, and lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly handwritten voice with a deliberately imperfect, drawn-by-hand finish. By blending simplified serif cues with brushy rounding and an italic lean, it aims for legible charm and high personality in display typography.
The italic slant and variable letter widths add momentum across lines, while the rounded, slightly lumpy edges keep the texture tactile. Capital forms are expressive and attention-grabbing, making them effective for emphasis and titling.