Print Etda 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Futura EF' by Elsner+Flake; 'Futura' and 'Futura Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Futura ND', 'Futura ND Alternate', and 'Futura Next' by Neufville Digital; 'Futura PT' by ParaType; 'Futura TS' by TypeShop Collection; and 'Futura Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, branding, playful, friendly, chunky, cheerful, casual, approachability, impact, handmade charm, playful display, informal voice, rounded, soft corners, blobby, bouncy, poster-like.
A heavy, rounded print style with thick strokes and softly squared corners, giving the letters a chunky, cutout-like silhouette. Curves are generous and counters are compact, producing a strong inked mass and high legibility at larger sizes. Terminals often feel slightly blunted and irregular in a hand-made way, with small shape quirks that keep the texture lively rather than strictly geometric. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across glyphs, reinforcing an informal rhythm while maintaining consistent overall weight.
Best suited to display applications where impact and personality matter: posters, headlines, labels, and playful branding. It also works well for children-oriented materials, event promos, and short bursts of copy where the chunky rhythm can be a feature rather than a distraction.
The font reads as warm and approachable, with a bouncy, cartoonish confidence. Its bold, soft shapes suggest humor and friendliness rather than precision or formality, making it feel inviting and upbeat.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-drawn, friendly print voice with maximum visual weight and softness, prioritizing charm and immediacy over strict typographic refinement. It aims to be attention-grabbing while staying approachable and easy to read at headline sizes.
Uppercase forms are broad and blocky, while lowercase maintains the same dense, rounded character, creating a cohesive, display-forward voice. Numerals are similarly heavy and simplified, matching the sturdy, playful tone across the set.