Print Ninin 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, editorial, packaging, invites, branding, storybook, friendly, whimsical, nostalgic, approachable, human warmth, storytelling, informal print, classic charm, readable texture, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, soft curves, inked, lively rhythm.
A lively, serifed text face with a hand-rendered feel and consistent, print-like construction. Strokes show gentle modulation and slightly softened terminals, with bracketed serifs that read as inked rather than sharply engraved. Curves are generous and round (notably in O/C/G and the bowls of b/d/p), while some joins and diagonals carry subtle quirks that keep the texture informal. Proportions lean toward a compact lowercase with a short x-height, and the overall spacing and letterfit create an uneven, organic rhythm without becoming messy.
Works well for short-to-medium passages where a friendly, narrative texture is desired—children’s publishing, editorial sidebars, recipes, and educational materials. It also suits packaging and branding that wants a handcrafted, traditional tone, and invitations or announcements where a casual-serious balance is helpful.
The tone is warm and bookish, suggesting classic storybook or classroom materials more than corporate minimalism. Its mild irregularities add charm and personality, giving text a human, approachable voice while still feeling readable and structured.
Likely designed to capture the familiarity of hand-set or hand-drawn serif lettering—more personal than a classic book roman, but more disciplined than fully cursive handwriting. The goal appears to be an easygoing, readable print voice with subtle charm and a softly traditional character.
Numerals echo the same soft, inked serif treatment, with open, rounded forms and noticeable personality in figures like 2, 3, and 5. The uppercase feels slightly more formal than the lowercase, creating a pleasant hierarchy for titles and emphasis.