Print Umkom 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, labels, casual, energetic, friendly, handmade, playful, handmade feel, casual display, compact impact, quick lettering, brushy, rounded, lively, slanted, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen style with thick, rounded strokes and minimal contrast. Letterforms are compact and tall with short lowercase bodies and prominent ascenders/descenders, creating a tight, vertical rhythm. Strokes show soft tapering at terminals and occasional pressure-like swelling, with a lively, slightly uneven baseline that reinforces the hand-drawn feel. Counters are small and forms are simplified, prioritizing speed and gesture over geometric precision.
Best suited to short display settings where personality matters: headlines, posters, packaging callouts, labels, and social graphics. It also works well for menu-style typography and informal signage, especially at medium to large sizes where the brush terminals and tight proportions stay clear.
The overall tone feels informal and upbeat, like quick marker lettering used for notes, menus, or casual signage. Its lively slant and punchy strokes give it an energetic voice that reads as approachable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting with a condensed footprint, delivering strong presence in limited space. It aims for a personable, handmade look that adds motion and warmth to display text.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent brush logic, with lowercase forms leaning toward compact, note-like shapes. The figures are simple and hand-rendered to match the texture and rhythm of the letters, making the set feel cohesive in short statements.