Print Tygel 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, stickers, invitations, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, handmade, handmade feel, friendly tone, display impact, casual branding, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, informal.
A chunky handwritten print with rounded terminals, softly irregular contours, and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes feel marker-like and monoline in character, with gentle swelling and tapering from hand pressure rather than formal contrast. Letterforms are compact and mostly upright, with simplified structures and open, friendly counters; capitals read as tall and soft-edged, while lowercase stays small and compact with clear ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same casual, drawn look, keeping the overall texture dense and bold on the page.
Best suited for display settings where a friendly handmade voice is needed: headlines, posters, product packaging, stickers, greeting cards, and informal invitations. It also works well for short UI labels or social graphics when you want a bold, personable accent, though its dense texture suggests avoiding long body text at small sizes.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone—like quick hand lettering used for notes, labels, or kid-friendly messaging. Its uneven, human cadence and rounded shapes add warmth and humor without becoming chaotic, making it feel personable and conversational.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand printing with a thick marker—prioritizing warmth, immediacy, and visual impact over typographic formality. It aims to deliver a consistent handmade personality across caps, lowercase, and numerals while keeping the shapes simple and highly legible at display sizes.
Spacing appears intentionally loose enough to keep shapes from clumping despite the heavy stroke, while the irregular widths and stroke edges preserve a distinctly handmade texture. The design favors simple silhouettes and strong fills, which helps it hold up well in short phrases and headings.