Print Akrut 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, packaging, book covers, greeting cards, posters, friendly, vintage, casual, storybook, handmade, handmade warmth, casual readability, vintage charm, calligraphic, brushed, lively, rounded, bouncy.
A lively, right-leaning hand-drawn italic with gently modulated strokes and a slightly uneven, human rhythm. Letterforms show rounded terminals, soft wedge-like finishes, and subtle stroke swelling that suggests a pen or brush rather than rigid construction. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating a natural flow in text, while counters stay open and shapes remain generally clean and readable. The overall texture is light and airy, with occasional quirky details in joins and curves that reinforce the handmade character.
Works well for short to medium-length text where a friendly, handcrafted tone is desired—such as quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and artisanal packaging. It can also serve as an accent face for headings on book covers, posters, or café-style menus, where its italic motion and organic texture add personality.
The tone feels warm and personable, with a nostalgic, old-style charm. Its playful irregularities and soft terminals give it a storybook and craft-oriented mood rather than a formal, corporate voice.
Designed to emulate informal pen-lettering with a consistent rightward slant and gentle stroke modulation, aiming for approachable readability while preserving the charm of natural, imperfect letterforms.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple, classic silhouettes with gentle serif-like cues, while lowercase letters feel more cursive in movement without becoming fully connected. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and slight idiosyncrasies that keep the set cohesive.