Print Gyliw 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cyclone' by Hoefler & Co., 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Heroic Condensed' by TypeTrust, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, stickers, playful, retro, handmade, punchy, comic, compact impact, playful display, handmade charm, retro flavor, condensed, chunky, rounded, bouncy, irregular.
A chunky, condensed display face with thick, monoline strokes and soft, rounded corners. Letterforms are mostly upright but show subtle hand-drawn wobble, with slightly uneven curves and varying internal counters that keep the rhythm lively. The uppercase is tall and compact, while the lowercase stays narrow with simple, sometimes quirky constructions (single-storey a, looped g, tall f and t), and the numerals follow the same blocky, condensed logic. Overall spacing appears tight and dense, emphasizing verticality and impact.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing copy such as headlines, posters, labels, and bold branding moments where a friendly, condensed voice is needed. It can also work for playful packaging and social graphics, especially when set with generous line spacing to avoid a crowded feel.
The font reads as friendly and informal, with a retro, comic-leaning energy that feels handmade rather than engineered. Its compact, bouncy shapes give text a lively, approachable tone, suggesting fun, casual confidence more than seriousness or restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while maintaining an approachable, hand-rendered personality. It prioritizes bold silhouette recognition and a lively texture, making it useful for expressive display typography that wants to feel casual and crafted.
The design favors strong silhouettes and simplified interiors, which helps it hold together at large sizes while keeping a distinctive, slightly irregular texture across lines of text. Curves and terminals stay consistently rounded, reinforcing the soft, personable character even in heavy strokes.