Print Hylas 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, social media, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, youthful, handwritten feel, friendly tone, informal display, human texture, rounded, blunt, bouncy, chunky, brushy.
A rounded, marker-like handprint with chunky strokes and softly irregular contours. Letterforms show gentle wobble, varied stroke terminals, and slightly uneven widths that reinforce a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Counters are open and simple, curves are generous, and joins are mostly smooth, giving the alphabet a cohesive, easygoing texture. Numerals match the informal construction with straightforward shapes and the same blunted, inky endings.
Works well for short, high-impact copy where an informal voice is desired—posters, packaging callouts, event flyers, classroom materials, and casual social media graphics. It can also suit labels and simple signage where a friendly, handmade feel is more important than typographic formality.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, kid-friendly energy. Its imperfect, human rhythm reads as personal and informal, like quick signage or notebook lettering done with a felt-tip marker.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a marker or brush pen, prioritizing warmth, approachability, and visual personality over strict uniformity.
Spacing and sidebearings appear intentionally relaxed, helping the font breathe in short headlines. Some characters lean on simplified geometry rather than strict typographic conventions, which boosts charm but makes it better suited to display than dense text.