Print Gurik 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports, brisk, retro, sporty, informal, lively, add energy, save space, draw attention, convey motion, slanted, compressed, brushy, angular, spiky.
A condensed, right-slanted print style with brush-like terminals and a slightly jagged, hand-cut edge to many strokes. Letterforms are built from firm, tapered strokes with minimal contrast, producing a steady, dark rhythm despite the narrow proportions. Curves are tightened and often pulled into sharp joins, while diagonals dominate the construction of capitals and numerals, giving the design a fast, forward-leaning silhouette. Spacing appears compact and energetic, with small irregularities that keep it feeling drawn rather than mechanically geometric.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, logos, and packaging where a compact, energetic voice is needed. It can work well for sports or action-oriented branding, event graphics, and short promotional copy, especially when set at medium to large sizes where the brushy details and sharp joins remain clear.
The overall tone is dynamic and punchy, suggesting speed and emphasis without becoming ornate. It reads as casual and expressive, with a throwback flavor reminiscent of mid-century display lettering used for attention-grabbing headlines. The slant and condensed build add urgency and momentum, making text feel like it’s in motion.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, attention-forward handwritten print look with strong vertical economy. By combining condensed proportions, a consistent slant, and brush-like terminals, it aims to provide an expressive alternative to neutral italics for bold, compact messaging.
Capitals are particularly tall and narrow, with angular internal shapes and brisk, flicked terminals that add character at larger sizes. Lowercase maintains a straightforward printed construction (not fully cursive), helping short words stay recognizable while still retaining a hand-rendered edge. Numerals follow the same compressed, slanted logic, pairing well with all-caps settings.