Print Yiki 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, album art, energetic, expressive, rustic, handmade, casual, handmade feel, high energy, display impact, casual voice, brushy, textured, jagged, dry-brush, slanted.
A lively brush-style print face with a pronounced rightward slant and narrow, tall proportions. Strokes show strong hand pressure and a dry-brush texture, with rough edges, occasional ink breaks, and tapered terminals that suggest a fast, single-pass marker or brush. Letterforms are mostly unconnected, with slightly irregular widths and spacing that create an organic rhythm; rounded characters (O, C, e) feel open and airy while verticals (I, l, t) read as lean, brisk gestures. Capitals are assertive and angular, and numerals share the same tapered, handwritten construction.
Well-suited for short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, event titles, album/playlist artwork, and brand accents that want a handmade brush signature. It can also work on packaging or labels where a rustic, energetic voice is desirable, especially when paired with a calmer sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is spirited and informal, conveying motion and a bit of grit. The textured, brushed finish adds a handcrafted, outdoorsy feel that can read as adventurous, indie, or workmanlike rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of quick brush lettering in a repeatable font, prioritizing gesture, texture, and informal charm over strict geometric consistency. Its narrow, slanted construction helps maximize impact in tight headline spaces while maintaining a dynamic, handwritten cadence.
The texture and narrow build give it strong personality at display sizes, where the dry-brush detail is clearly visible. In longer passages or at small sizes, the irregular stroke edges and tight proportions may feel busy, so careful tracking and generous line spacing can help.