Print Irlab 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids titles, packaging, posters, social graphics, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, chunky, approachability, handmade charm, high impact, casual voice, rounded, blobby, bouncy, soft, irregular.
A heavy, marker-like handwritten print with rounded terminals and softly swollen strokes that feel painted rather than constructed. Letterforms show deliberate irregularity: bowls are slightly lumpy, curves wobble gently, and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm. Counters are generally open and generous, while joins and corners are smoothed, giving the alphabet a cohesive, pillowy silhouette. Spacing reads naturally loose in text, with a consistent, informal baseline feel and simple, legible figures.
This font works best for short to medium-length display copy where friendliness and visibility are the priority—such as kids-focused materials, casual packaging, posters, invitations, classroom signage, and social media graphics. It can also serve as an accent face for headings or callouts when paired with a neutral text font.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a kid-friendly, comic-leaning cheerfulness. Its bouncy shapes and imperfect edges communicate spontaneity and personality, suggesting an easygoing, conversational voice rather than a polished corporate one.
The design appears intended to mimic thick felt-tip handwriting while staying readable across a full alphabet and numerals. Its softened geometry and controlled inconsistency aim to add charm and approachability to headlines and informal branding.
Uppercase forms are broad and simplified, while lowercase characters keep a single-storey feel where expected and maintain clear differentiation for quick reading. Numerals match the same soft, hand-drawn logic, with rounded shapes and a slightly uneven cadence that reinforces the handmade character.