Print Gyger 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, book covers, playful, rustic, handmade, quirky, folkloric, handmade texture, thematic display, folk character, playful impact, angular, chiseled, irregular, compact, blocky.
This font presents compact, hand-drawn letterforms with a chiseled, slightly angular silhouette and subtly irregular edges. Strokes feel carved rather than brushed, with firm terminals, small notches, and occasional asymmetry that reinforces a handmade rhythm. Capitals are tall and condensed with simplified internal counters, while lowercase maintains a sturdy, blocky build with modest ascenders and descenders. Spacing is moderately tight and the overall texture reads dark and even, with enough irregularity to avoid mechanical uniformity.
It performs best at display sizes where the chiseled details and irregular contours can be appreciated—such as posters, titles, packaging, labels, and short, punchy branding lines. It can also suit themed editorial accents (pull quotes, section headers) where a handcrafted voice is desired.
The tone is informal and characterful, evoking a rustic, folk-crafted sensibility. Its deliberate unevenness and carved shapes give it a playful, slightly theatrical voice—more storybook and display-forward than neutral text.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold handmade presence with a carved, folk-like character, prioritizing personality and texture over strict geometric precision. It aims for strong readability in short runs while adding visual flavor through controlled irregularity.
Round characters (like O, C, and G) are rendered with faceted curves, and several glyphs show distinctive cut-in corners that create a stamped or carved impression. Numerals follow the same compact, notched construction and blend well with the letterforms for headline use.