Print Yelav 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, cafés, children’s, headlines, handmade, playful, rustic, casual, witty, human touch, informality, approachability, expressiveness, textured, wobbly, inky, imperfect, organic.
A hand-drawn print face with slightly wobbly, inked strokes and visibly uneven edges that suggest marker or brush pen lettering. Letterforms are mostly upright with simple construction and modest contrast, while stroke terminals vary between rounded and blunt. Proportions feel generally narrow with irregular widths from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm; counters are open and shapes stay clear at text sizes despite the textured outlines. The numerals match the same informal, slightly distorted geometry, keeping the set visually consistent.
Well suited to short to medium-length copy where a handmade voice is desirable—posters, menu boards, café branding, craft packaging, book covers, and informal editorial callouts. It can also work for children’s materials or playful signage, especially when set with generous tracking to let the textured edges breathe.
The overall tone is casual and human, with a playful, slightly scruffy character that reads as approachable rather than polished. Its imperfect outlines and jittery rhythm bring an energetic, doodled quality that can feel rustic and conversational.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, hand-printed lettering with an intentionally imperfect outline and friendly readability. It prioritizes personality and a human touch over geometric precision, aiming for an informal, approachable presence in display and expressive text settings.
Capitals are straightforward and legible, while lowercase shows more personality through varying stem thickness and occasional asymmetry. The font’s texture becomes a defining feature in larger settings, where the irregular edges read as intentional hand-rendering.