Print Ilsi 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, comics, playful, quirky, handmade, whimsical, storybook, handmade feel, casual display, expressive texture, playful tone, informal voice, brushy, angular, wiry, irregular, expressive.
A lively hand-drawn print with brush-like stroke modulation and slightly angular turns. Letterforms lean subtly back, with uneven baselines, variable sidebearings, and inconsistent widths that create a casual, sketched rhythm. Counters are often small and irregular, terminals taper or flare like a dry brush, and joins feel organic rather than engineered. Uppercase forms are tall and jagged with spiky accents, while lowercase stays compact with a notably short x-height and bouncy proportions.
Well-suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, flyers, social graphics, packaging accents, and event titles. It also works for playful editorial callouts, children’s or classroom materials, and comic or zine-style headings where a handmade voice is desired.
The overall tone is mischievous and informal, like quick lettering for a comic panel or a playful poster. Its uneven texture and back-leaning stance give it a slightly sly, energetic attitude, balancing friendly charm with a hint of edge.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, expressive hand lettering with a brush or marker, preserving natural inconsistencies to keep it personable and animated. Its compact lowercase and jagged uppercase emphasize character over neutrality, aiming for an approachable, crafty display feel.
The texture reads best at display sizes where the pointed terminals and irregular stroke edges stay crisp. In longer lines, the variable spacing and narrow shapes can create a busy color, so careful tracking and generous line spacing help maintain readability.