Print Ilpy 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: horror titles, halloween promo, posters, packaging, book covers, spooky, grungy, playful, handmade, quirky, hand-painted feel, spooky mood, organic texture, expressive display, brushy, rough-edged, inked, irregular, bouncy.
This font has a hand-drawn, brush-and-ink look with uneven stroke edges and occasional tapering, creating a slightly blotty, textured silhouette. Letterforms are compact and fairly tall, with small counters and a simplified, print-like construction rather than connected writing. Curves and diagonals wobble subtly, and terminals often end in blunt, brushy points or small hooks, giving the rhythm a lively, imperfect cadence. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade feel while keeping overall forms legible at display sizes.
It works well for horror and Halloween-themed titles, game or film posters, spooky event promos, and playful “creepy” packaging where texture and personality are more important than typographic neutrality. The font is most effective for headlines, short phrases, and display settings where the rough edges and irregular rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels spooky and mischievous, with an eerie, storybook energy that reads as intentionally rough and a bit chaotic. It suggests hand-painted signage or horror-comedy titling—expressive without becoming fully illegible. The irregular ink texture adds grit, while the rounded, bouncy proportions keep it approachable and fun.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, hand-painted lettering with controlled messiness—delivering an expressive, eerie voice that still maintains recognizable print forms. It aims to provide instant atmosphere through texture, wobble, and brushy terminals rather than through complex letterform detail.
Uppercase characters tend to be more sculpted and dramatic, while lowercase remains simple and compact, producing a mixed-texture color in longer lines. Numerals share the same brushy, uneven finish and read best when given room, as the rough edges can visually darken small sizes.