Print Edbes 2 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, book covers, social graphics, headlines, casual, quirky, friendly, handmade, whimsical, human warmth, playfulness, informality, approachability, monoline, rounded, loopy, tall, spare.
This font has a monoline, hand-drawn look with slightly irregular stroke edges and a gently uneven rhythm that reads as intentionally informal. Letterforms are tall and slender with rounded terminals and a mix of straight stems and soft curves. Curves tend to be open and airy, counters are generous for the width, and many shapes show subtle wobble and taper-like artifacts typical of pen or marker drawing. Spacing appears moderately loose in text, helping maintain clarity despite the narrow proportions.
It works well for short-to-medium display text where a human, crafted feel is desired—such as packaging, event posters, playful branding, editorial headings, and social media graphics. It can also suit educational or kid-adjacent materials and labeling where friendliness and quick recognition are more important than typographic formality.
The overall tone feels approachable and playful, like neat handwriting used for labels, notes, or classroom materials. Its slight quirks and organic inconsistency add personality without becoming chaotic, giving it a lighthearted, handmade charm.
The design appears intended to capture the character of tidy, printed handwriting: personable, readable, and slightly imperfect. It prioritizes warmth and individuality over strict geometric consistency, aiming to make content feel more human and approachable.
Distinctive handwritten traits show up in the looped descenders and occasional asymmetry in bowls and joins. Numerals follow the same simple, drawn construction and blend naturally with the alphabet, supporting an informal, unified texture in mixed content.